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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.57, 3,086.86 and 596.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.57, 3,086.86 and 596.87 is: 895.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.57 : 3,086.86 = 596.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.57/3,086.86 = 596.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.57x = 3,086.86 × 596.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.57x = 1,842,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,454.13/2,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.45

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