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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.41, 3,089.60 and 598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.41, 3,089.60 and 598.52 is: 897.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.41 : 3,089.60 = 598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.41/3,089.60 = 598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.41x = 3,089.60 × 598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.41x = 1,849,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,187.39/2,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.92

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