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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.04, 3,077.88 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.04, 3,077.88 and 590.92 is: 886.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.04 : 3,077.88 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.04/3,077.88 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.04x = 3,077.88 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.04x = 1,818,780.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,780.85/2,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.33

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