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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.17, 3,084.77 and 595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.17, 3,084.77 and 595.34 is: 893.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.17 : 3,084.77 = 595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.17/3,084.77 = 595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.17x = 3,084.77 × 595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.17x = 1,836,486.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,486.97/2,056.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.16

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