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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.73, 3,364.34 and 599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.73, 3,364.34 and 599.28 is: 898.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.73 : 3,364.34 = 599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.73/3,364.34 = 599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.73x = 3,364.34 × 599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.73x = 2,016,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,178.68/2,242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.99

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