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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.30, 3,086.67 and 596.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.30, 3,086.67 and 596.54 is: 895.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.30 : 3,086.67 = 596.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.30/3,086.67 = 596.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.30x = 3,086.67 × 596.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.30x = 1,841,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,322.12/2,057.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.02

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