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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.93, 3,080.56 and 592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.93, 3,080.56 and 592.75 is: 889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.93 : 3,080.56 = 592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.93/3,080.56 = 592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.93x = 3,080.56 × 592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.93x = 1,826,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,001.94/2,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.03

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