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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.24, 3,085.50 and 596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.24, 3,085.50 and 596.60 is: 894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.24 : 3,085.50 = 596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.24/3,085.50 = 596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.24x = 3,085.50 × 596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.24x = 1,840,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,809.30/2,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.80

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