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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.85, 3,080.91 and 593.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.85, 3,080.91 and 593.01 is: 889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.85 : 3,080.91 = 593.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.85/3,080.91 = 593.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.85x = 3,080.91 × 593.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.85x = 1,827,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,010.44/2,053.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.55

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