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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.38, 3,669.50 and 597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.38, 3,669.50 and 597.48 is: 896.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.38 : 3,669.50 = 597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.38/3,669.50 = 597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.38x = 3,669.50 × 597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.38x = 2,192,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192,452.86/2,446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.20

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