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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.84, 3,662.76 and 592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.84, 3,662.76 and 592.95 is: 889.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.84 : 3,662.76 = 592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.84/3,662.76 = 592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.84x = 3,662.76 × 592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.84x = 2,171,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,833.54/2,441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.43

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