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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.08, 3,083.44 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.08, 3,083.44 and 595.28 is: 892.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.08 : 3,083.44 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.08/3,083.44 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.08x = 3,083.44 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.08x = 1,835,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,510.16/2,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.72

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