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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.62, 3,671.40 and 598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.62, 3,671.40 and 598.73 is: 898.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.62 : 3,671.40 = 598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.62/3,671.40 = 598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.62x = 3,671.40 × 598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.62x = 2,198,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,158.97/2,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.08

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