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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.19, 3,661.74 and 592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.19, 3,661.74 and 592.32 is: 888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.19 : 3,661.74 = 592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.19/3,661.74 = 592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.19x = 3,661.74 × 592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.19x = 2,168,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,903.53/2,441.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.46

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