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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.93, 3,079.06 and 591.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.93, 3,079.06 and 591.75 is: 887.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.93 : 3,079.06 = 591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.93/3,079.06 = 591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.93x = 3,079.06 × 591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.93x = 1,822,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,033.76/2,052.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.53

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