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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.22, 3,083.60 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.22, 3,083.60 and 595.08 is: 892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.22 : 3,083.60 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.22/3,083.60 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.22x = 3,083.60 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.22x = 1,834,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,988.69/2,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.41

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