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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.02, 3,091.20 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.02, 3,091.20 and 599.88 is: 899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.02 : 3,091.20 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.02/3,091.20 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.02x = 3,091.20 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.02x = 1,854,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,349.06/2,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.72

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