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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.66, 3,089.51 and 599.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.66, 3,089.51 and 599.03 is: 898.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.66 : 3,089.51 = 599.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.66/3,089.51 = 599.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.66x = 3,089.51 × 599.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.66x = 1,850,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,704.56/2,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.55

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