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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.07, 3,079.54 and 592.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.07, 3,079.54 and 592.37 is: 888.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.07 : 3,079.54 = 592.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.07/3,079.54 = 592.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.07x = 3,079.54 × 592.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.07x = 1,824,234.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,234.81/2,053.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.54

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