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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.36, 3,091.20 and 599.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.36, 3,091.20 and 599.60 is: 899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.36 : 3,091.20 = 599.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.36/3,091.20 = 599.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.36x = 3,091.20 × 599.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.36x = 1,853,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,483.52/2,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.59

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