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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.52, 3,626.28 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.52, 3,626.28 and 593.52 is: 890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.52 : 3,626.28 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.52/3,626.28 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.52x = 3,626.28 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.52x = 2,152,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,269.71/2,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.28

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