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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.43, 3,089.07 and 598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.43, 3,089.07 and 598.59 is: 897.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.43 : 3,089.07 = 598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.43/3,089.07 = 598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.43x = 3,089.07 × 598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.43x = 1,849,086.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,086.41/2,059.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.87

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