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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.78, 3,091.69 and 599.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.78, 3,091.69 and 599.93 is: 900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.78 : 3,091.69 = 599.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.78/3,091.69 = 599.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.78x = 3,091.69 × 599.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.78x = 1,854,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,780.62/2,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.04

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