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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.68, 3,363.74 and 599.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.68, 3,363.74 and 599.35 is: 898.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.68 : 3,363.74 = 599.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.68/3,363.74 = 599.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.68x = 3,363.74 × 599.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.68x = 2,016,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,057.57/2,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.95

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