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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.22, 3,085.10 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.22, 3,085.10 and 596.08 is: 893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.22 : 3,085.10 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.22/3,085.10 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.22x = 3,085.10 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.22x = 1,838,966.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,966.41/2,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.91

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