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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.84, 3,080.28 and 592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.84, 3,080.28 and 592.68 is: 888.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.84 : 3,080.28 = 592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.84/3,080.28 = 592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.84x = 3,080.28 × 592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.84x = 1,825,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,620.35/2,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.88

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