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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.13, 3,106.38 and 590.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.13, 3,106.38 and 590.45 is: 885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.13 : 3,106.38 = 590.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.13/3,106.38 = 590.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.13x = 3,106.38 × 590.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.13x = 1,834,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,162.07/2,071.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.59

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