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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.83, 3,079.84 and 592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.83, 3,079.84 and 592.64 is: 888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.83 : 3,079.84 = 592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.83/3,079.84 = 592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.83x = 3,079.84 × 592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.83x = 1,825,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,236.38/2,053.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.70

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