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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.81, 3,088.71 and 598.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.81, 3,088.71 and 598.07 is: 897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.81 : 3,088.71 = 598.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.81/3,088.71 = 598.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.81x = 3,088.71 × 598.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.81x = 1,847,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,264.79/2,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.25

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