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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.40, 3,362.18 and 598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.40, 3,362.18 and 598 is: 897.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.40 : 3,362.18 = 598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.40/3,362.18 = 598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.40x = 3,362.18 × 598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.40x = 2,010,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,583.64/2,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.02

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