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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.07, 3,088.26 and 597.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.07, 3,088.26 and 597.87 is: 896.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.07 : 3,088.26 = 597.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.07/3,088.26 = 597.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.07x = 3,088.26 × 597.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.07x = 1,846,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,378.01/2,059.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.71

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