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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.92, 3,081.34 and 593.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.92, 3,081.34 and 593.18 is: 889.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.92 : 3,081.34 = 593.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.92/3,081.34 = 593.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.92x = 3,081.34 × 593.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.92x = 1,827,794.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,794.00/2,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.91

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