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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.12, 3,081.41 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.12, 3,081.41 and 593.28 is: 889.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.12 : 3,081.41 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.12/3,081.41 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.12x = 3,081.41 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.12x = 1,828,135.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,135.96/2,054.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.99

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