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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.56, 3,629.35 and 595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.56, 3,629.35 and 595.56 is: 893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.56 : 3,629.35 = 595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.56/3,629.35 = 595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.56x = 3,629.35 × 595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.56x = 2,161,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,495.69/2,419.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.34

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