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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.93, 3,085.93 and 596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.93, 3,085.93 and 596.20 is: 894.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.93 : 3,085.93 = 596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.93/3,085.93 = 596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.93x = 3,085.93 × 596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.93x = 1,839,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,831.47/2,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.46

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