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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.02, 3,091.21 and 599.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.02, 3,091.21 and 599.87 is: 899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.02 : 3,091.21 = 599.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.02/3,091.21 = 599.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.02x = 3,091.21 × 599.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.02x = 1,854,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,324.14/2,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.71

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