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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.37, 3,090.23 and 599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.37, 3,090.23 and 599.18 is: 898.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.37 : 3,090.23 = 599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.37/3,090.23 = 599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.37x = 3,090.23 × 599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.37x = 1,851,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,585.56/2,060.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.67

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