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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.59, 3,091.18 and 599.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.59, 3,091.18 and 599.85 is: 899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.59 : 3,091.18 = 599.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.59/3,091.18 = 599.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.59x = 3,091.18 × 599.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.59x = 1,854,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,244.32/2,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.86

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