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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.50, 3,082.26 and 593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.50, 3,082.26 and 593.62 is: 890.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.50 : 3,082.26 = 593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.50/3,082.26 = 593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.50x = 3,082.26 × 593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.50x = 1,829,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,691.18/2,054.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.58

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