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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.52, 3,079.82 and 592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.52, 3,079.82 and 592.35 is: 888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.52 : 3,079.82 = 592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.52/3,079.82 = 592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.52x = 3,079.82 × 592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.52x = 1,824,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,332.86/2,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.40

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