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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.02, 3,081.18 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.02, 3,081.18 and 593.28 is: 889.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.02 : 3,081.18 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.02/3,081.18 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.02x = 3,081.18 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.02x = 1,828,002.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,002.47/2,054.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.96

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