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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.10, 3,670.65 and 598.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.10, 3,670.65 and 598.22 is: 897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.10 : 3,670.65 = 598.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.10/3,670.65 = 598.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.10x = 3,670.65 × 598.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.10x = 2,195,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,837.89/2,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.32

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