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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.17, 3,083.27 and 594.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.17, 3,083.27 and 594.34 is: 891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.17 : 3,083.27 = 594.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.17/3,083.27 = 594.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.17x = 3,083.27 × 594.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.17x = 1,832,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,500.01/2,055.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.65

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