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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.33, 3,084.55 and 595.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.33, 3,084.55 and 595.54 is: 893.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.33 : 3,084.55 = 595.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.33/3,084.55 = 595.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.33x = 3,084.55 × 595.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.33x = 1,836,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,963.71/2,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.32

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