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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.55, 3,090.15 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.55, 3,090.15 and 599.76 is: 899.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.55 : 3,090.15 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.55/3,090.15 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.55x = 3,090.15 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.55x = 1,853,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,348.36/2,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.44

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