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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.96, 3,088.75 and 598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.96, 3,088.75 and 598.23 is: 897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.96 : 3,088.75 = 598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.96/3,088.75 = 598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.96x = 3,088.75 × 598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.96x = 1,847,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,781.42/2,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.43

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