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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.96, 3,076.64 and 590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.96, 3,076.64 and 590.24 is: 885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.96 : 3,076.64 = 590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.96/3,076.64 = 590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.96x = 3,076.64 × 590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.96x = 1,815,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,955.99/2,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.42

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