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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.77, 3,089.44 and 598.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.77, 3,089.44 and 598.89 is: 898.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.77 : 3,089.44 = 598.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.77/3,089.44 = 598.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.77x = 3,089.44 × 598.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.77x = 1,850,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,234.72/2,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.27

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