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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.57, 3,085.36 and 595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.57, 3,085.36 and 595.87 is: 893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.57 : 3,085.36 = 595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.57/3,085.36 = 595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.57x = 3,085.36 × 595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.57x = 1,838,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,455.06/2,056.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.94

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