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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.41, 3,662.10 and 592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.41, 3,662.10 and 592.52 is: 888.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.41 : 3,662.10 = 592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.41/3,662.10 = 592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.41x = 3,662.10 × 592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.41x = 2,169,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,849.18/2,441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.77

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