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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.32, 3,077.16 and 590.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.32, 3,077.16 and 590.62 is: 885.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.32 : 3,077.16 = 590.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.32/3,077.16 = 590.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.32x = 3,077.16 × 590.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.32x = 1,817,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,432.24/2,051.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.98

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