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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.48, 3,091.23 and 599.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.48, 3,091.23 and 599.65 is: 899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.48 : 3,091.23 = 599.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.48/3,091.23 = 599.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.48x = 3,091.23 × 599.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.48x = 1,853,656.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,656.07/2,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.62

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