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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.99, 3,083.90 and 595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.99, 3,083.90 and 595.11 is: 892.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.99 : 3,083.90 = 595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.99/3,083.90 = 595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.99x = 3,083.90 × 595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.99x = 1,835,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,256.75/2,055.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.64

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