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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.86, 3,674.80 and 600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.86, 3,674.80 and 600.98 is: 901.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.86 : 3,674.80 = 600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.86/3,674.80 = 600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.86x = 3,674.80 × 600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.86x = 2,208,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,478.30/2,449.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.47

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