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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.65, 3,089.21 and 598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.65, 3,089.21 and 598.68 is: 897.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.65 : 3,089.21 = 598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.65/3,089.21 = 598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.65x = 3,089.21 × 598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.65x = 1,849,445.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,445.25/2,059.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.94

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