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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.02, 3,080.57 and 592.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.02, 3,080.57 and 592.85 is: 889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.02 : 3,080.57 = 592.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.02/3,080.57 = 592.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.02x = 3,080.57 × 592.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.02x = 1,826,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,315.92/2,054.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.14

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