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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.84, 3,085.28 and 596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.84, 3,085.28 and 596 is: 894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.84 : 3,085.28 = 596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.84/3,085.28 = 596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.84x = 3,085.28 × 596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.84x = 1,838,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,826.88/2,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.01

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