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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.96, 3,083.96 and 595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.96, 3,083.96 and 595.13 is: 892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.96 : 3,083.96 = 595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.96/3,083.96 = 595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.96x = 3,083.96 × 595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.96x = 1,835,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,357.11/2,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.70

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