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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.83, 3,360.98 and 597.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.83, 3,360.98 and 597.51 is: 896.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.83 : 3,360.98 = 597.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.83/3,360.98 = 597.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.83x = 3,360.98 × 597.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.83x = 2,008,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,217.29/2,240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.19

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