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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.55, 3,672.75 and 599.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.55, 3,672.75 and 599.67 is: 899.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.55 : 3,672.75 = 599.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.55/3,672.75 = 599.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.55x = 3,672.75 × 599.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.55x = 2,202,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,437.99/2,448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.49

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