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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.44, 3,089.63 and 598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.44, 3,089.63 and 598.65 is: 898.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.44 : 3,089.63 = 598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.44/3,089.63 = 598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.44x = 3,089.63 × 598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.44x = 1,849,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,607.00/2,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.11

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