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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.98, 3,076.97 and 590.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.98, 3,076.97 and 590.11 is: 885.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.98 : 3,076.97 = 590.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.98/3,076.97 = 590.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.98x = 3,076.97 × 590.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.98x = 1,815,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,750.77/2,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.31

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