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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.47, 3,090.70 and 599.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.47, 3,090.70 and 599.66 is: 899.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.47 : 3,090.70 = 599.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.47/3,090.70 = 599.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.47x = 3,090.70 × 599.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.47x = 1,853,369.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,369.16/2,060.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.49

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