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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.55, 3,077.00 and 590.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.55, 3,077.00 and 590.37 is: 885.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.55 : 3,077.00 = 590.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.55/3,077.00 = 590.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.55x = 3,077.00 × 590.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.55x = 1,816,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,565.54/2,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.46

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