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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.94, 3,085.56 and 596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.94, 3,085.56 and 596.10 is: 894.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.94 : 3,085.56 = 596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.94/3,085.56 = 596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.94x = 3,085.56 × 596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.94x = 1,839,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,302.32/2,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.19

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