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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.99, 3,085.39 and 596.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.99, 3,085.39 and 596.11 is: 894.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.99 : 3,085.39 = 596.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.99/3,085.39 = 596.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.99x = 3,085.39 × 596.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.99x = 1,839,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,231.83/2,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.14

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