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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.84, 3,086.28 and 596.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.84, 3,086.28 and 596.66 is: 894.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.84 : 3,086.28 = 596.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.84/3,086.28 = 596.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.84x = 3,086.28 × 596.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.84x = 1,841,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,459.82/2,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.85

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