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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.60, 3,082.46 and 594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.60, 3,082.46 and 594.41 is: 891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.60 : 3,082.46 = 594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.60/3,082.46 = 594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.60x = 3,082.46 × 594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.60x = 1,832,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,226.66/2,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.33

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