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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.10, 3,082.30 and 593.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.10, 3,082.30 and 593.86 is: 890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.10 : 3,082.30 = 593.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.10/3,082.30 = 593.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.10x = 3,082.30 × 593.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.10x = 1,830,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,454.68/2,055.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.69

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