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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.04, 3,090.57 and 599.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.04, 3,090.57 and 599.21 is: 898.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.04 : 3,090.57 = 599.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.04/3,090.57 = 599.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.04x = 3,090.57 × 599.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.04x = 1,851,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,885.00/2,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.96

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