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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.52, 3,090.46 and 599.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.52, 3,090.46 and 599.37 is: 898.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.52 : 3,090.46 = 599.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.52/3,090.46 = 599.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.52x = 3,090.46 × 599.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.52x = 1,852,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,329.01/2,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.96

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