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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.82, 3,671.67 and 598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.82, 3,671.67 and 598.92 is: 898.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.82 : 3,671.67 = 598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.82/3,671.67 = 598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.82x = 3,671.67 × 598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.82x = 2,199,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,036.60/2,447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.37

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