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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.81, 3,079.22 and 592.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.81, 3,079.22 and 592.03 is: 888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.81 : 3,079.22 = 592.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.81/3,079.22 = 592.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.81x = 3,079.22 × 592.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.81x = 1,822,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,974.18/2,052.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.04

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