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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.38, 3,082.46 and 594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.38, 3,082.46 and 594.18 is: 891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.38 : 3,082.46 = 594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.38/3,082.46 = 594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.38x = 3,082.46 × 594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.38x = 1,831,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,533.11/2,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.09

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