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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.80, 3,079.73 and 592.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.80, 3,079.73 and 592.07 is: 888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.80 : 3,079.73 = 592.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.80/3,079.73 = 592.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.80x = 3,079.73 × 592.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.80x = 1,823,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,397.38/2,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.25

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