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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.52, 3,082.82 and 594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.52, 3,082.82 and 594.35 is: 891.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.52 : 3,082.82 = 594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.52/3,082.82 = 594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.52x = 3,082.82 × 594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.52x = 1,832,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,271.10/2,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.39

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