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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.05, 3,078.84 and 591.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.05, 3,078.84 and 591.81 is: 887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.05 : 3,078.84 = 591.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.05/3,078.84 = 591.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.05x = 3,078.84 × 591.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.05x = 1,822,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,088.30/2,053.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.50

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