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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.08, 3,361.83 and 597.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.08, 3,361.83 and 597.73 is: 896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.08 : 3,361.83 = 597.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.08/3,361.83 = 597.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.08x = 3,361.83 × 597.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.08x = 2,009,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,449.84/2,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.64

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