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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.94, 3,081.96 and 594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.94, 3,081.96 and 594.06 is: 890.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.94 : 3,081.96 = 594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.94/3,081.96 = 594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.94x = 3,081.96 × 594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.94x = 1,830,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,869.16/2,054.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.96

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