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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.15, 3,082.74 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.15, 3,082.74 and 594.30 is: 891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.15 : 3,082.74 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.15/3,082.74 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.15x = 3,082.74 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.15x = 1,832,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,072.38/2,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.45

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