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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.00, 3,090.26 and 599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.00, 3,090.26 and 599.12 is: 898.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.00 : 3,090.26 = 599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.00/3,090.26 = 599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.00x = 3,090.26 × 599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.00x = 1,851,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,422.62/2,060.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.75

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