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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.97, 2,847.24 and 599.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.97, 2,847.24 and 599.42 is: 899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.97 : 2,847.24 = 599.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.97/2,847.24 = 599.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.97x = 2,847.24 × 599.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.97x = 1,706,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,692.60/1,897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.22

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