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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.83, 3,075.98 and 590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.83, 3,075.98 and 590.13 is: 885.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.83 : 3,075.98 = 590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.83/3,075.98 = 590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.83x = 3,075.98 × 590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.83x = 1,815,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,225.13/2,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.12

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