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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.35, 3,671.04 and 598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.35, 3,671.04 and 598.48 is: 897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.35 : 3,671.04 = 598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.35/3,671.04 = 598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.35x = 3,671.04 × 598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.35x = 2,197,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,044.02/2,447.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.72

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