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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.49, 3,083.23 and 594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.49, 3,083.23 and 594.64 is: 891.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.49 : 3,083.23 = 594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.49/3,083.23 = 594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.49x = 3,083.23 × 594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.49x = 1,833,402.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,402.69/2,055.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.96

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