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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.64, 3,091.56 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.64, 3,091.56 and 599.88 is: 899.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.64 : 3,091.56 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.64/3,091.56 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.64x = 3,091.56 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.64x = 1,854,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,565.01/2,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.99

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