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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.18, 3,091.97 and 599.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.18, 3,091.97 and 599.94 is: 899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.18 : 3,091.97 = 599.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.18/3,091.97 = 599.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.18x = 3,091.97 × 599.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.18x = 1,854,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,997.98/2,061.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.97

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