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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.84, 3,089.77 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.84, 3,089.77 and 599.04 is: 898.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.84 : 3,089.77 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.84/3,089.77 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.84x = 3,089.77 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.84x = 1,850,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,895.82/2,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.56

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