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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.50, 3,633.75 and 598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.50, 3,633.75 and 598.50 is: 897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.50 : 3,633.75 = 598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.50/3,633.75 = 598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.50x = 3,633.75 × 598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.50x = 2,174,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,799.38/2,422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.75

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