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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.48, 3,362.40 and 598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.48, 3,362.40 and 598.02 is: 897.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.48 : 3,362.40 = 598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.48/3,362.40 = 598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.48x = 3,362.40 × 598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.48x = 2,010,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,782.45/2,241.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.08

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