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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.94, 3,362.48 and 598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.94, 3,362.48 and 598.52 is: 897.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.94 : 3,362.48 = 598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.94/3,362.48 = 598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.94x = 3,362.48 × 598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.94x = 2,012,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,511.53/2,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.67

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