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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.46, 3,082.28 and 594.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.46, 3,082.28 and 594.27 is: 891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.46 : 3,082.28 = 594.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.46/3,082.28 = 594.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.46x = 3,082.28 × 594.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.46x = 1,831,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,688.15/2,055.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.13

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