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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.70, 3,662.55 and 592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.70, 3,662.55 and 592.81 is: 889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.70 : 3,662.55 = 592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.70/3,662.55 = 592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.70x = 3,662.55 × 592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.70x = 2,171,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,196.27/2,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.22

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