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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.54, 3,089.76 and 598.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.54, 3,089.76 and 598.83 is: 898.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.54 : 3,089.76 = 598.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.54/3,089.76 = 598.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.54x = 3,089.76 × 598.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.54x = 1,850,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,240.98/2,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.38

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