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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.40, 3,079.53 and 592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.40, 3,079.53 and 592.16 is: 888.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.40 : 3,079.53 = 592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.40/3,079.53 = 592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.40x = 3,079.53 × 592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.40x = 1,823,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,574.48/2,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.08

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