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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.20, 3,087.78 and 597.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.20, 3,087.78 and 597.38 is: 896.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.20 : 3,087.78 = 597.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.20/3,087.78 = 597.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.20x = 3,087.78 × 597.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.20x = 1,844,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,578.02/2,058.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.21

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