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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.43, 3,089.21 and 598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.43, 3,089.21 and 598.73 is: 898.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.43 : 3,089.21 = 598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.43/3,089.21 = 598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.43x = 3,089.21 × 598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.43x = 1,849,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,584.26/2,059.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.11

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