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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.50, 3,671.26 and 598.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.50, 3,671.26 and 598.62 is: 897.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.50 : 3,671.26 = 598.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.50/3,671.26 = 598.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.50x = 3,671.26 × 598.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.50x = 2,197,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,689.66/2,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.93

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