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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.08, 3,089.40 and 598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.08, 3,089.40 and 598.80 is: 897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.08 : 3,089.40 = 598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.08/3,089.40 = 598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.08x = 3,089.40 × 598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.08x = 1,849,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,932.72/2,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.99

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