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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,059.89, 3,088.92 and 598.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,059.89, 3,088.92 and 598.71 is: 897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,059.89 : 3,088.92 = 598.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,059.89/3,088.92 = 598.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,059.89x = 3,088.92 × 598.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,059.89x = 1,849,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,367.29/2,059.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.80

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