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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.08, 3,083.85 and 595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.08, 3,083.85 and 595.38 is: 892.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.08 : 3,083.85 = 595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.08/3,083.85 = 595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.08x = 3,083.85 × 595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.08x = 1,836,062.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,062.61/2,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.99

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