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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.04, 3,085.20 and 595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.04, 3,085.20 and 595.86 is: 893.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.04 : 3,085.20 = 595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.04/3,085.20 = 595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.04x = 3,085.20 × 595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.04x = 1,838,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,347.27/2,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.69

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