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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.97, 3,661.47 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.97, 3,661.47 and 592.08 is: 888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.97 : 3,661.47 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.97/3,661.47 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.97x = 3,661.47 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.97x = 2,167,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,897.82/2,440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.13

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