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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.83, 3,662.69 and 592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.83, 3,662.69 and 592.95 is: 889.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.83 : 3,662.69 = 592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.83/3,662.69 = 592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.83x = 3,662.69 × 592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.83x = 2,171,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,807.81/2,441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.42

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