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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.06, 3,082.89 and 594.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.06, 3,082.89 and 594.23 is: 891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.06 : 3,082.89 = 594.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.06/3,082.89 = 594.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.06x = 3,082.89 × 594.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.06x = 1,831,930.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,930.31/2,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.42

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