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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,057.99, 3,087.08 and 597.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,057.99, 3,087.08 and 597.25 is: 895.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,057.99 : 3,087.08 = 597.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,057.99/3,087.08 = 597.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,057.99x = 3,087.08 × 597.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,057.99x = 1,843,761.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,761.64/2,057.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.91

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