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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.50, 3,080.76 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.50, 3,080.76 and 592.62 is: 889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.50 : 3,080.76 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.50/3,080.76 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.50x = 3,080.76 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.50x = 1,825,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,719.99/2,053.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.08

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