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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.15, 3,084.38 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.15, 3,084.38 and 595.28 is: 892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.15 : 3,084.38 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.15/3,084.38 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.15x = 3,084.38 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.15x = 1,836,076.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,076.69/2,056.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.97

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