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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.40, 3,091.08 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.40, 3,091.08 and 599.52 is: 899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.40 : 3,091.08 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.40/3,091.08 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.40x = 3,091.08 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.40x = 1,853,164.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,164.28/2,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.42

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