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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.24, 3,237.04 and 598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.24, 3,237.04 and 598.35 is: 897.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.24 : 3,237.04 = 598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.24/3,237.04 = 598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.24x = 3,237.04 × 598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.24x = 1,936,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,879.89/2,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.44

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