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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.10, 3,090.16 and 599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.10, 3,090.16 and 599.26 is: 898.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.10 : 3,090.16 = 599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.10/3,090.16 = 599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.10x = 3,090.16 × 599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.10x = 1,851,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,809.28/2,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.89

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