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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.75, 3,082.28 and 593.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.75, 3,082.28 and 593.82 is: 890.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.75 : 3,082.28 = 593.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.75/3,082.28 = 593.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.75x = 3,082.28 × 593.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.75x = 1,830,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,316.54/2,054.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.78

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