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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.91, 3,076.88 and 590.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.91, 3,076.88 and 590.18 is: 885.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.91 : 3,076.88 = 590.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.91/3,076.88 = 590.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.91x = 3,076.88 × 590.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.91x = 1,815,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,906.24/2,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.41

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