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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.37, 3,669.51 and 597.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.37, 3,669.51 and 597.49 is: 896.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.37 : 3,669.51 = 597.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.37/3,669.51 = 597.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.37x = 3,669.51 × 597.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.37x = 2,192,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,495.53/2,446.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.22

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