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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.03, 3,090.18 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.03, 3,090.18 and 599.06 is: 898.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.03 : 3,090.18 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.03/3,090.18 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.03x = 3,090.18 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.03x = 1,851,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,213.20/2,060.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.63

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