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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.76, 3,361.30 and 597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.76, 3,361.30 and 597.30 is: 895.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.76 : 3,361.30 = 597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.76/3,361.30 = 597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.76x = 3,361.30 × 597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.76x = 2,007,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,704.49/2,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.99

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