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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.60, 3,082.04 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.60, 3,082.04 and 593.76 is: 890.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.60 : 3,082.04 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.60/3,082.04 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.60x = 3,082.04 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.60x = 1,829,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,989.10/2,054.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.68

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