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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.36, 3,091.06 and 599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.36, 3,091.06 and 599.51 is: 899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.36 : 3,091.06 = 599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.36/3,091.06 = 599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.36x = 3,091.06 × 599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.36x = 1,853,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,104.43/2,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.41

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