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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.44, 3,080.17 and 592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.44, 3,080.17 and 592.71 is: 889.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.44 : 3,080.17 = 592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.44/3,080.17 = 592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.44x = 3,080.17 × 592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.44x = 1,825,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,647.56/2,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.07

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