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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.97, 3,112.96 and 594.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.97, 3,112.96 and 594.22 is: 891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.97 : 3,112.96 = 594.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.97/3,112.96 = 594.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.97x = 3,112.96 × 594.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.97x = 1,849,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,773.82/2,074.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.47

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