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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.64, 3,088.36 and 597.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.64, 3,088.36 and 597.80 is: 896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.64 : 3,088.36 = 597.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.64/3,088.36 = 597.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.64x = 3,088.36 × 597.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.64x = 1,846,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,230.08/2,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.82

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