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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.68, 3,076.89 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.68, 3,076.89 and 590.44 is: 885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.68 : 3,076.89 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.68/3,076.89 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.68x = 3,076.89 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.68x = 1,816,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,718.93/2,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.48

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