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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.94, 3,111.09 and 593.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.94, 3,111.09 and 593.19 is: 889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.94 : 3,111.09 = 593.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.94/3,111.09 = 593.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.94x = 3,111.09 × 593.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.94x = 1,845,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,467.48/2,073.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.84

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