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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.80, 3,237.57 and 598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.80, 3,237.57 and 598.44 is: 897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.80 : 3,237.57 = 598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.80/3,237.57 = 598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.80x = 3,237.57 × 598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.80x = 1,937,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,491.39/2,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.49

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