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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.06, 3,089.34 and 598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.06, 3,089.34 and 598.82 is: 898.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.06 : 3,089.34 = 598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.06/3,089.34 = 598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.06x = 3,089.34 × 598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.06x = 1,849,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,958.58/2,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.01

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