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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.32, 3,362.18 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.32, 3,362.18 and 597.88 is: 896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.32 : 3,362.18 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.32/3,362.18 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.32x = 3,362.18 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.32x = 2,010,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,180.18/2,241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.87

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