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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.67, 3,085.31 and 595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.67, 3,085.31 and 595.64 is: 893.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.67 : 3,085.31 = 595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.67/3,085.31 = 595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.67x = 3,085.31 × 595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.67x = 1,837,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,734.05/2,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.55

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