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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.73, 3,076.30 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.73, 3,076.30 and 590.10 is: 885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.73 : 3,076.30 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.73/3,076.30 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.73x = 3,076.30 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.73x = 1,815,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,313.83/2,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.20

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