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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.27, 3,082.45 and 594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.27, 3,082.45 and 594.10 is: 891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.27 : 3,082.45 = 594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.27/3,082.45 = 594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.27x = 3,082.45 × 594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.27x = 1,831,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,280.57/2,055.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.02

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