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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.73, 3,088.30 and 598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.73, 3,088.30 and 598.10 is: 897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.73 : 3,088.30 = 598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.73/3,088.30 = 598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.73x = 3,088.30 × 598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.73x = 1,847,112.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,112.23/2,058.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.21

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