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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.03, 3,088.55 and 598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.03, 3,088.55 and 598.20 is: 897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.03 : 3,088.55 = 598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.03/3,088.55 = 598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.03x = 3,088.55 × 598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.03x = 1,847,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,560.52/2,059.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.30

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