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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055, 3,082.16 and 593.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055, 3,082.16 and 593.84 is: 890.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055 : 3,082.16 = 593.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055/3,082.16 = 593.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055x = 3,082.16 × 593.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055x = 1,830,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,309.89/2,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.66

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