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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.08, 3,079.58 and 592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.08, 3,079.58 and 592.36 is: 888.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.08 : 3,079.58 = 592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.08/3,079.58 = 592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.08x = 3,079.58 × 592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.08x = 1,824,209.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,209.35/2,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.52

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