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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.27, 3,083.94 and 595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.27, 3,083.94 and 595.10 is: 892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.27 : 3,083.94 = 595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.27/3,083.94 = 595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.27x = 3,083.94 × 595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.27x = 1,835,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,252.69/2,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.52

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