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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.60, 3,080.34 and 592.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.60, 3,080.34 and 592.78 is: 889.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.60 : 3,080.34 = 592.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.60/3,080.34 = 592.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.60x = 3,080.34 × 592.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.60x = 1,825,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,963.95/2,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.15

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