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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.55, 3,079.60 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.55, 3,079.60 and 592.31 is: 888.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.55 : 3,079.60 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.55/3,079.60 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.55x = 3,079.60 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.55x = 1,824,077.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,077.88/2,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.26

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