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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.47, 3,089.34 and 598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.47, 3,089.34 and 598.50 is: 897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.47 : 3,089.34 = 598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.47/3,089.34 = 598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.47x = 3,089.34 × 598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.47x = 1,848,969.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,969.99/2,059.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.79

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