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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.88, 3,631.31 and 596.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.88, 3,631.31 and 596.88 is: 895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.88 : 3,631.31 = 596.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.88/3,631.31 = 596.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.88x = 3,631.31 × 596.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.88x = 2,167,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,439.65/2,420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.31

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