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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.59, 3,081.90 and 593.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.59, 3,081.90 and 593.75 is: 890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.59 : 3,081.90 = 593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.59/3,081.90 = 593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.59x = 3,081.90 × 593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.59x = 1,829,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,878.13/2,054.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.63

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