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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.13, 3,077.21 and 590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.13, 3,077.21 and 590.28 is: 885.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.13 : 3,077.21 = 590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.13/3,077.21 = 590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.13x = 3,077.21 × 590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.13x = 1,816,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,415.52/2,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.57

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