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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.33, 3,087.60 and 597.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.33, 3,087.60 and 597.63 is: 896.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.33 : 3,087.60 = 597.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.33/3,087.60 = 597.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.33x = 3,087.60 × 597.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.33x = 1,845,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,242.39/2,058.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.48

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