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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.75, 3,110.65 and 592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.75, 3,110.65 and 592.98 is: 889.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.75 : 3,110.65 = 592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.75/3,110.65 = 592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.75x = 3,110.65 × 592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.75x = 1,844,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,553.24/2,073.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.48

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