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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.98, 3,080.01 and 592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.98, 3,080.01 and 592.25 is: 888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.98 : 3,080.01 = 592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.98/3,080.01 = 592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.98x = 3,080.01 × 592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.98x = 1,824,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,120.52/2,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.53

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