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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.45, 3,089.66 and 598.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.45, 3,089.66 and 598.63 is: 898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.45 : 3,089.66 = 598.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.45/3,089.66 = 598.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.45x = 3,089.66 × 598.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.45x = 1,849,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,563.17/2,059.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.09

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