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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.14, 3,077.87 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.14, 3,077.87 and 590.96 is: 886.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.14 : 3,077.87 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.14/3,077.87 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.14x = 3,077.87 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.14x = 1,818,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,902.80/2,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.35

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