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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.24, 2,442.42 and 589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.24, 2,442.42 and 589 is: 882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.24 : 2,442.42 = 589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.24/2,442.42 = 589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.24x = 2,442.42 × 589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.24x = 1,438,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,585.38/1,629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.98

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