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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.52, 3,085.97 and 596.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.52, 3,085.97 and 596.37 is: 894.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.52 : 3,085.97 = 596.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.52/3,085.97 = 596.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.52x = 3,085.97 × 596.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.52x = 1,840,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,376.95/2,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.46

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