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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.82, 3,082.16 and 594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.82, 3,082.16 and 594.12 is: 891.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.82 : 3,082.16 = 594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.82/3,082.16 = 594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.82x = 3,082.16 × 594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.82x = 1,831,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,172.90/2,054.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.16

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