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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.20, 3,090.50 and 599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.20, 3,090.50 and 599.32 is: 899.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.20 : 3,090.50 = 599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.20/3,090.50 = 599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.20x = 3,090.50 × 599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.20x = 1,852,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,198.46/2,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.04

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