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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.80, 3,090.48 and 599.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.80, 3,090.48 and 599.56 is: 899.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.80 : 3,090.48 = 599.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.80/3,090.48 = 599.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.80x = 3,090.48 × 599.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.80x = 1,852,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,928.19/2,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.13

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