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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.86, 3,078.25 and 590.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.86, 3,078.25 and 590.90 is: 886.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.86 : 3,078.25 = 590.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.86/3,078.25 = 590.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.86x = 3,078.25 × 590.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.86x = 1,818,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,921.06/2,051.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.47

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