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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.92, 3,658.33 and 590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.92, 3,658.33 and 590.02 is: 885.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.92 : 3,658.33 = 590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.92/3,658.33 = 590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.92x = 3,658.33 × 590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.92x = 2,158,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,469.57/2,438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.01

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