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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.86, 3,087.26 and 596.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.86, 3,087.26 and 596.96 is: 895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.86 : 3,087.26 = 596.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.86/3,087.26 = 596.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.86x = 3,087.26 × 596.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.86x = 1,842,952.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,952.31/2,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.57

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