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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.28, 3,081.96 and 593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.28, 3,081.96 and 593.55 is: 890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.28 : 3,081.96 = 593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.28/3,081.96 = 593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.28x = 3,081.96 × 593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.28x = 1,829,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,297.36/2,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.48

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