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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053, 3,079.50 and 591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053, 3,079.50 and 591.94 is: 887.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053 : 3,079.50 = 591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053/3,079.50 = 591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053x = 3,079.50 × 591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053x = 1,822,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,879.23/2,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.91

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