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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,070.85, 3,106.05 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,070.85, 3,106.05 and 590.16 is: 885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,070.85 : 3,106.05 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,070.85/3,106.05 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,070.85x = 3,106.05 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,070.85x = 1,833,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,067.17/2,070.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.17

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