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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.34, 3,080.03 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.34, 3,080.03 and 592.50 is: 888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.34 : 3,080.03 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.34/3,080.03 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.34x = 3,080.03 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.34x = 1,824,914.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,914.81/2,053.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.76

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