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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.52, 3,083.34 and 595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.52, 3,083.34 and 595 is: 892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.52 : 3,083.34 = 595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.52/3,083.34 = 595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.52x = 3,083.34 × 595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.52x = 1,834,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,587.30/2,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.52

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