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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243, 3,364.50 and 599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243, 3,364.50 and 599.72 is: 899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243 : 3,364.50 = 599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243/3,364.50 = 599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243x = 3,364.50 × 599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243x = 2,017,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,757.94/2,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.58

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