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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.16, 3,082.50 and 594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.16, 3,082.50 and 594.16 is: 891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.16 : 3,082.50 = 594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.16/3,082.50 = 594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.16x = 3,082.50 × 594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.16x = 1,831,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,498.20/2,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.17

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