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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.87, 3,090.26 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.87, 3,090.26 and 599.13 is: 898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.87 : 3,090.26 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.87/3,090.26 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.87x = 3,090.26 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.87x = 1,851,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,467.47/2,059.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.83

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