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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.44, 3,495.69 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.44, 3,495.69 and 599.06 is: 898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.44 : 3,495.69 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.44/3,495.69 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.44x = 3,495.69 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.44x = 2,094,136.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,136.79/2,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.60

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