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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.23, 3,364.92 and 599.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.23, 3,364.92 and 599.79 is: 899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.23 : 3,364.92 = 599.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.23/3,364.92 = 599.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.23x = 3,364.92 × 599.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.23x = 2,018,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,245.37/2,243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.71

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