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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.50, 3,083.76 and 594.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.50, 3,083.76 and 594.62 is: 892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.50 : 3,083.76 = 594.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.50/3,083.76 = 594.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.50x = 3,083.76 × 594.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.50x = 1,833,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,665.37/2,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.08

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