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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.82, 3,363.84 and 599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.82, 3,363.84 and 599.38 is: 898.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.82 : 3,363.84 = 599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.82/3,363.84 = 599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.82x = 3,363.84 × 599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.82x = 2,016,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,218.42/2,242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.97

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