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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.05, 3,670.50 and 598.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.05, 3,670.50 and 598.17 is: 897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.05 : 3,670.50 = 598.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.05/3,670.50 = 598.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.05x = 3,670.50 × 598.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.05x = 2,195,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,582.99/2,447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.24

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