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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.24, 3,079.50 and 592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.24, 3,079.50 and 592.60 is: 888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.24 : 3,079.50 = 592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.24/3,079.50 = 592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.24x = 3,079.50 × 592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.24x = 1,824,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,911.70/2,053.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.80

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