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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.10, 3,079.31 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.10, 3,079.31 and 591.86 is: 887.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.10 : 3,079.31 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.10/3,079.31 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.10x = 3,079.31 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.10x = 1,822,502.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,502.06/2,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.69

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