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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.39, 3,079.14 and 591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.39, 3,079.14 and 591.66 is: 887.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.39 : 3,079.14 = 591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.39/3,079.14 = 591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.39x = 3,079.14 × 591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.39x = 1,821,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,803.97/2,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.65

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