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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.86, 3,082.29 and 594.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.86, 3,082.29 and 594.01 is: 891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.86 : 3,082.29 = 594.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.86/3,082.29 = 594.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.86x = 3,082.29 × 594.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.86x = 1,830,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,914.94/2,054.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.02

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