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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.68, 3,364.04 and 599.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.68, 3,364.04 and 599.21 is: 898.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.68 : 3,364.04 = 599.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.68/3,364.04 = 599.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.68x = 3,364.04 × 599.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.68x = 2,015,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,761.45/2,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.82

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