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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.99, 3,661.45 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.99, 3,661.45 and 592.11 is: 888.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.99 : 3,661.45 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.99/3,661.45 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.99x = 3,661.45 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.99x = 2,167,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,983.01/2,440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.16

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