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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.07, 3,076.50 and 590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.07, 3,076.50 and 590.20 is: 885.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.07 : 3,076.50 = 590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.07/3,076.50 = 590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.07x = 3,076.50 × 590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.07x = 1,815,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,750.30/2,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.27

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