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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,080.61, 3,120.93 and 599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,080.61, 3,120.93 and 599.86 is: 899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,080.61 : 3,120.93 = 599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,080.61/3,120.93 = 599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,080.61x = 3,120.93 × 599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,080.61x = 1,872,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,124.97/2,080.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.80

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