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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.14, 3,082.37 and 593.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.14, 3,082.37 and 593.97 is: 890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.14 : 3,082.37 = 593.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.14/3,082.37 = 593.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.14x = 3,082.37 × 593.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.14x = 1,830,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,832.34/2,055.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.86

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