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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.80, 3,088.92 and 598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.80, 3,088.92 and 598.04 is: 897.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.80 : 3,088.92 = 598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.80/3,088.92 = 598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.80x = 3,088.92 × 598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.80x = 1,847,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,297.72/2,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.27

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