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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.10, 3,081.72 and 593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.10, 3,081.72 and 593.40 is: 890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.10 : 3,081.72 = 593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.10/3,081.72 = 593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.10x = 3,081.72 × 593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.10x = 1,828,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,692.65/2,054.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.26

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