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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.36, 3,109.56 and 592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.36, 3,109.56 and 592.54 is: 888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.36 : 3,109.56 = 592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.36/3,109.56 = 592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.36x = 3,109.56 × 592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.36x = 1,842,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,545.24/2,073.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.68

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