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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.24, 3,082.77 and 594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.24, 3,082.77 and 594.36 is: 891.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.24 : 3,082.77 = 594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.24/3,082.77 = 594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.24x = 3,082.77 × 594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.24x = 1,832,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,275.18/2,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.51

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