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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.88, 3,625.32 and 592.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.88, 3,625.32 and 592.88 is: 889.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.88 : 3,625.32 = 592.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.88/3,625.32 = 592.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.88x = 3,625.32 × 592.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.88x = 2,149,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,379.72/2,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.32

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