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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.46, 3,077.22 and 590.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.46, 3,077.22 and 590.63 is: 885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.46 : 3,077.22 = 590.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.46/3,077.22 = 590.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.46x = 3,077.22 × 590.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.46x = 1,817,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,498.45/2,051.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.95

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