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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.22, 3,111.83 and 593.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.22, 3,111.83 and 593.47 is: 890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.22 : 3,111.83 = 593.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.22/3,111.83 = 593.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.22x = 3,111.83 × 593.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.22x = 1,846,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,771.45/2,074.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.34

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