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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.66, 3,081.92 and 593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.66, 3,081.92 and 593.78 is: 890.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.66 : 3,081.92 = 593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.66/3,081.92 = 593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.66x = 3,081.92 × 593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.66x = 1,829,964.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,964.08/2,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.64

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