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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.94, 3,623.91 and 591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.94, 3,623.91 and 591.94 is: 887.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.94 : 3,623.91 = 591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.94/3,623.91 = 591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.94x = 3,623.91 × 591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.94x = 2,145,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,126.01/2,415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.91

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