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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.48, 3,088.23 and 597.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.48, 3,088.23 and 597.65 is: 896.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.48 : 3,088.23 = 597.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.48/3,088.23 = 597.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.48x = 3,088.23 × 597.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.48x = 1,845,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,662.98/2,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.61

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