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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.27, 3,076.45 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.27, 3,076.45 and 590.10 is: 885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.27 : 3,076.45 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.27/3,076.45 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.27x = 3,076.45 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.27x = 1,815,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,411.67/2,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.02

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