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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.74, 3,080.63 and 592.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.74, 3,080.63 and 592.89 is: 889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.74 : 3,080.63 = 592.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.74/3,080.63 = 592.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.74x = 3,080.63 × 592.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.74x = 1,826,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,461.32/2,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.34

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