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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.37, 3,090.83 and 599.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.37, 3,090.83 and 599.49 is: 899.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.37 : 3,090.83 = 599.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.37/3,090.83 = 599.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.37x = 3,090.83 × 599.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.37x = 1,852,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,918.68/2,060.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.31

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