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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.37, 3,089.51 and 598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.37, 3,089.51 and 598.64 is: 898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.37 : 3,089.51 = 598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.37/3,089.51 = 598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.37x = 3,089.51 × 598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.37x = 1,849,488.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,488.82/2,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.08

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