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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.01, 3,670.50 and 598.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.01, 3,670.50 and 598.11 is: 897.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.01 : 3,670.50 = 598.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.01/3,670.50 = 598.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.01x = 3,670.50 × 598.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.01x = 2,195,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,356.93/2,447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.16

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