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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.33, 3,079.72 and 592.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.33, 3,079.72 and 592.63 is: 888.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.33 : 3,079.72 = 592.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.33/3,079.72 = 592.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.33x = 3,079.72 × 592.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.33x = 1,825,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,134.46/2,053.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.87

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