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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.96, 3,076.52 and 590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.96, 3,076.52 and 590.08 is: 885.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.96 : 3,076.52 = 590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.96/3,076.52 = 590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.96x = 3,076.52 × 590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.96x = 1,815,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,392.92/2,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.14

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