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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.81, 3,091.41 and 599.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.81, 3,091.41 and 599.57 is: 899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.81 : 3,091.41 = 599.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.81/3,091.41 = 599.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.81x = 3,091.41 × 599.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.81x = 1,853,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,501.24/2,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.41

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