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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.74, 3,362.66 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.74, 3,362.66 and 598.28 is: 897.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.74 : 3,362.66 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.74/3,362.66 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.74x = 3,362.66 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.74x = 2,011,822.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,822.13/2,241.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.44

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