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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.03, 3,086.10 and 596.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.03, 3,086.10 and 596.79 is: 894.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.03 : 3,086.10 = 596.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.03/3,086.10 = 596.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.03x = 3,086.10 × 596.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.03x = 1,841,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,753.62/2,058.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.91

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