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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.42, 3,090.75 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.42, 3,090.75 and 599.54 is: 899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.42 : 3,090.75 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.42/3,090.75 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.42x = 3,090.75 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.42x = 1,853,028.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,028.26/2,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.34

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