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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.73, 3,091.61 and 599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.73, 3,091.61 and 599.90 is: 899.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.73 : 3,091.61 = 599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.73/3,091.61 = 599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.73x = 3,091.61 × 599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.73x = 1,854,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,638.38/2,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.99

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