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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.04, 3,081.51 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.04, 3,081.51 and 593.31 is: 890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.04 : 3,081.51 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.04/3,081.51 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.04x = 3,081.51 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.04x = 1,828,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,290.70/2,054.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.09

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