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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.59, 3,079.46 and 592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.59, 3,079.46 and 592.40 is: 888.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.59 : 3,079.46 = 592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.59/3,079.46 = 592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.59x = 3,079.46 × 592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.59x = 1,824,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,272.10/2,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.33

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