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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.67, 3,086.97 and 596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.67, 3,086.97 and 596.94 is: 895.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.67 : 3,086.97 = 596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.67/3,086.97 = 596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.67x = 3,086.97 × 596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.67x = 1,842,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,720.44/2,057.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.54

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