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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.73, 3,080.80 and 593.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.73, 3,080.80 and 593.10 is: 889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.73 : 3,080.80 = 593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.73/3,080.80 = 593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.73x = 3,080.80 × 593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.73x = 1,827,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,222.48/2,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.71

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