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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.24, 3,672.34 and 599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.24, 3,672.34 and 599.38 is: 899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.24 : 3,672.34 = 599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.24/3,672.34 = 599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.24x = 3,672.34 × 599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.24x = 2,201,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,116.47/2,448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.06

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