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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.51, 3,360.92 and 597.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.51, 3,360.92 and 597.02 is: 895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.51 : 3,360.92 = 597.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.51/3,360.92 = 597.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.51x = 3,360.92 × 597.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.51x = 2,006,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,533.47/2,240.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.57

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