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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.77, 3,673.13 and 599.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.77, 3,673.13 and 599.87 is: 899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.77 : 3,673.13 = 599.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.77/3,673.13 = 599.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.77x = 3,673.13 × 599.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.77x = 2,203,406.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,406.68/2,448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.80

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