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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.45, 3,080.33 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.45, 3,080.33 and 592.62 is: 888.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.45 : 3,080.33 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.45/3,080.33 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.45x = 3,080.33 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.45x = 1,825,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,465.16/2,053.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.97

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