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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.32, 3,084.14 and 595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.32, 3,084.14 and 595.12 is: 892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.32 : 3,084.14 = 595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.32/3,084.14 = 595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.32x = 3,084.14 × 595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.32x = 1,835,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,433.40/2,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.58

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