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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.23, 3,084.87 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.23, 3,084.87 and 595.40 is: 893.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.23 : 3,084.87 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.23/3,084.87 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.23x = 3,084.87 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.23x = 1,836,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,716.17/2,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.24

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