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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.36, 3,082.68 and 594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.36, 3,082.68 and 594.12 is: 891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.36 : 3,082.68 = 594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.36/3,082.68 = 594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.36x = 3,082.68 × 594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.36x = 1,831,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,481.84/2,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.08

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