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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.84, 3,006.94 and 599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.84, 3,006.94 and 599.24 is: 898.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.84 : 3,006.94 = 599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.84/3,006.94 = 599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.84x = 3,006.94 × 599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.84x = 1,801,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,862.20/2,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.76

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