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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.38, 3,080.04 and 592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.38, 3,080.04 and 592.53 is: 888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.38 : 3,080.04 = 592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.38/3,080.04 = 592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.38x = 3,080.04 × 592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.38x = 1,825,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,016.10/2,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.79

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