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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.12, 3,085.67 and 596.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.12, 3,085.67 and 596.27 is: 894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.12 : 3,085.67 = 596.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.12/3,085.67 = 596.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.12x = 3,085.67 × 596.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.12x = 1,839,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,874.04/2,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.40

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