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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.26, 3,080.39 and 592.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.26, 3,080.39 and 592.38 is: 888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.26 : 3,080.39 = 592.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.26/3,080.39 = 592.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.26x = 3,080.39 × 592.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.26x = 1,824,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,758.47/2,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.71

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