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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.02, 3,088.67 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.02, 3,088.67 and 598.28 is: 897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.02 : 3,088.67 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.02/3,088.67 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.02x = 3,088.67 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.02x = 1,847,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,871.05/2,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.45

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