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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.48, 3,080.76 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.48, 3,080.76 and 592.74 is: 889.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.48 : 3,080.76 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.48/3,080.76 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.48x = 3,080.76 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.48x = 1,826,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,089.68/2,053.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.27

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