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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.90, 3,080.58 and 592.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.90, 3,080.58 and 592.93 is: 889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.90 : 3,080.58 = 592.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.90/3,080.58 = 592.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.90x = 3,080.58 × 592.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.90x = 1,826,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,568.30/2,053.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.32

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