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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.27, 3,670.88 and 598.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.27, 3,670.88 and 598.39 is: 897.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.27 : 3,670.88 = 598.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.27/3,670.88 = 598.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.27x = 3,670.88 × 598.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.27x = 2,196,605.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,605.71/2,447.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.58

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