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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.26, 3,081.40 and 593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.26, 3,081.40 and 593.50 is: 890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.26 : 3,081.40 = 593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.26/3,081.40 = 593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.26x = 3,081.40 × 593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.26x = 1,828,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,810.90/2,054.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.25

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