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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.60, 3,363.94 and 599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.60, 3,363.94 and 599.38 is: 899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.60 : 3,363.94 = 599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.60/3,363.94 = 599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.60x = 3,363.94 × 599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.60x = 2,016,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,278.36/2,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.08

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