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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.83, 3,076.84 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.83, 3,076.84 and 590.64 is: 885.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.83 : 3,076.84 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.83/3,076.84 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.83x = 3,076.84 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.83x = 1,817,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,307.96/2,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.70

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