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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.51, 3,090.87 and 599.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.51, 3,090.87 and 599.78 is: 899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.51 : 3,090.87 = 599.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.51/3,090.87 = 599.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.51x = 3,090.87 × 599.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.51x = 1,853,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,849.74/2,060.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.71

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