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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.70, 3,079.11 and 591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.70, 3,079.11 and 591.94 is: 887.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.70 : 3,079.11 = 591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.70/3,079.11 = 591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.70x = 3,079.11 × 591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.70x = 1,822,648.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,648.37/2,052.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.93

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