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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.85, 3,077.91 and 591.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.85, 3,077.91 and 591.01 is: 886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.85 : 3,077.91 = 591.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.85/3,077.91 = 591.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.85x = 3,077.91 × 591.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.85x = 1,819,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,075.59/2,051.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.55

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