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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.43, 3,079.17 and 591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.43, 3,079.17 and 591.69 is: 887.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.43 : 3,079.17 = 591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.43/3,079.17 = 591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.43x = 3,079.17 × 591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.43x = 1,821,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,914.10/2,052.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.69

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