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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.54, 3,091.32 and 599.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.54, 3,091.32 and 599.71 is: 899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.54 : 3,091.32 = 599.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.54/3,091.32 = 599.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.54x = 3,091.32 × 599.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.54x = 1,853,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,877.06/2,060.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.70

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