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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.67, 3,088.05 and 597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.67, 3,088.05 and 597.84 is: 896.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.67 : 3,088.05 = 597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.67/3,088.05 = 597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.67x = 3,088.05 × 597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.67x = 1,846,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,159.81/2,058.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.77

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