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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.41, 3,363.77 and 598.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.41, 3,363.77 and 598.95 is: 898.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.41 : 3,363.77 = 598.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.41/3,363.77 = 598.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.41x = 3,363.77 × 598.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.41x = 2,014,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,730.04/2,242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.47

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