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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.02, 3,085.56 and 596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.02, 3,085.56 and 596.14 is: 894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.02 : 3,085.56 = 596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.02/3,085.56 = 596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.02x = 3,085.56 × 596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.02x = 1,839,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,425.74/2,057.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.22

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