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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053.98, 3,081.38 and 593.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053.98, 3,081.38 and 593.15 is: 889.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053.98 : 3,081.38 = 593.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053.98/3,081.38 = 593.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053.98x = 3,081.38 × 593.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053.98x = 1,827,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,702.17/2,053.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.83

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