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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.64, 3,089.86 and 598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.64, 3,089.86 and 598.80 is: 898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.64 : 3,089.86 = 598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.64/3,089.86 = 598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.64x = 3,089.86 × 598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.64x = 1,850,208.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,208.17/2,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.32

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