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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.30, 3,088.17 and 597.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.30, 3,088.17 and 597.54 is: 896.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.30 : 3,088.17 = 597.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.30/3,088.17 = 597.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.30x = 3,088.17 × 597.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.30x = 1,845,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,305.10/2,058.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.52

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