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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.15, 3,083.13 and 594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.15, 3,083.13 and 594.33 is: 891.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.15 : 3,083.13 = 594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.15/3,083.13 = 594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.15x = 3,083.13 × 594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.15x = 1,832,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,396.65/2,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.61

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