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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.50, 3,082.87 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.50, 3,082.87 and 594.30 is: 891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.50 : 3,082.87 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.50/3,082.87 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.50x = 3,082.87 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.50x = 1,832,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,149.64/2,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.34

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