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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.52, 3,087.30 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.52, 3,087.30 and 597.36 is: 895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.52 : 3,087.30 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.52/3,087.30 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.52x = 3,087.30 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.52x = 1,844,229.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,229.53/2,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.90

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