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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.46, 3,090.60 and 599.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.46, 3,090.60 and 599.63 is: 899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.46 : 3,090.60 = 599.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.46/3,090.60 = 599.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.46x = 3,090.60 × 599.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.46x = 1,853,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,201.03/2,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.41

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