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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.73, 3,673.00 and 599.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.73, 3,673.00 and 599.75 is: 899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.73 : 3,673.00 = 599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.73/3,673.00 = 599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.73x = 3,673.00 × 599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.73x = 2,202,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,895.20/2,448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.61

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