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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.74, 3,088.21 and 598.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.74, 3,088.21 and 598.01 is: 897.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.74 : 3,088.21 = 598.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.74/3,088.21 = 598.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.74x = 3,088.21 × 598.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.74x = 1,846,763.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,763.53/2,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.04

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