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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.51, 3,082.86 and 594.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.51, 3,082.86 and 594.27 is: 891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.51 : 3,082.86 = 594.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.51/3,082.86 = 594.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.51x = 3,082.86 × 594.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.51x = 1,832,051.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,051.21/2,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.29

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