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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.03, 3,087.50 and 597.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.03, 3,087.50 and 597.13 is: 895.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.03 : 3,087.50 = 597.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.03/3,087.50 = 597.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.03x = 3,087.50 × 597.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.03x = 1,843,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,638.88/2,058.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.83

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