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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.46, 3,363.90 and 599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.46, 3,363.90 and 599.10 is: 898.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.46 : 3,363.90 = 599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.46/3,363.90 = 599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.46x = 3,363.90 × 599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.46x = 2,015,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,309.49/2,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.71

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