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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.63, 3,087.97 and 597.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.63, 3,087.97 and 597.93 is: 896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.63 : 3,087.97 = 597.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.63/3,087.97 = 597.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.63x = 3,087.97 × 597.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.63x = 1,846,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,389.90/2,058.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.90

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