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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,054.98, 3,083.01 and 594.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,054.98, 3,083.01 and 594.25 is: 891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,054.98 : 3,083.01 = 594.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,054.98/3,083.01 = 594.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,054.98x = 3,083.01 × 594.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,054.98x = 1,832,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,078.69/2,054.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.53

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