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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.95, 3,084.12 and 595.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.95, 3,084.12 and 595.07 is: 892.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.95 : 3,084.12 = 595.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.95/3,084.12 = 595.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.95x = 3,084.12 × 595.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.95x = 1,835,251.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,251.87/2,055.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.66

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