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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.92, 3,084.34 and 595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.92, 3,084.34 and 595.19 is: 892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.92 : 3,084.34 = 595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.92/3,084.34 = 595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.92x = 3,084.34 × 595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.92x = 1,835,751.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,751.41/2,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.91

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