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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.40, 3,090.63 and 599.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.40, 3,090.63 and 599.51 is: 899.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.40 : 3,090.63 = 599.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.40/3,090.63 = 599.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.40x = 3,090.63 × 599.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.40x = 1,852,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,848.14/2,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.27

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