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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.99, 3,076.93 and 590.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.99, 3,076.93 and 590.03 is: 885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.99 : 3,076.93 = 590.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.99/3,076.93 = 590.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.99x = 3,076.93 × 590.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.99x = 1,815,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,481.01/2,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.17

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