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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.63, 3,080.49 and 592.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.63, 3,080.49 and 592.93 is: 889.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.63 : 3,080.49 = 592.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.63/3,080.49 = 592.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.63x = 3,080.49 × 592.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.63x = 1,826,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,514.94/2,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.41

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