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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.07, 3,089.67 and 599.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.07, 3,089.67 and 599.23 is: 898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.07 : 3,089.67 = 599.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.07/3,089.67 = 599.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.07x = 3,089.67 × 599.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.07x = 1,851,422.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,422.95/2,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.72

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