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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.45, 3,088.16 and 597.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.45, 3,088.16 and 597.63 is: 896.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.45 : 3,088.16 = 597.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.45/3,088.16 = 597.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.45x = 3,088.16 × 597.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.45x = 1,845,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,574.07/2,058.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.58

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