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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.20, 3,090.78 and 599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.20, 3,090.78 and 599.38 is: 899.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.20 : 3,090.78 = 599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.20/3,090.78 = 599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.20x = 3,090.78 × 599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.20x = 1,852,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,551.72/2,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.21

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