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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.96, 3,082.49 and 594.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.96, 3,082.49 and 594.17 is: 891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.96 : 3,082.49 = 594.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.96/3,082.49 = 594.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.96x = 3,082.49 × 594.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.96x = 1,831,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,504.70/2,054.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.26

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