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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.32, 3,088.64 and 598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.32, 3,088.64 and 598.12 is: 897.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.32 : 3,088.64 = 598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.32/3,088.64 = 598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.32x = 3,088.64 × 598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.32x = 1,847,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,377.36/2,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.08

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