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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.31, 3,624.47 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.31, 3,624.47 and 592.31 is: 888.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.31 : 3,624.47 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.31/3,624.47 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.31x = 3,624.47 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.31x = 2,146,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,820.37/2,416.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.47

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