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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.59, 3,089.00 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.59, 3,089.00 and 558.63 is: 837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.59 : 3,089.00 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.59/3,089.00 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.59x = 3,089.00 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.59x = 1,725,605.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,605.28/2,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.84

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