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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.98, 3,082.88 and 594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.98, 3,082.88 and 594.15 is: 891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.98 : 3,082.88 = 594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.98/3,082.88 = 594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.98x = 3,082.88 × 594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.98x = 1,831,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,693.15/2,054.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.34

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