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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.02, 3,663.02 and 593.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.02, 3,663.02 and 593.13 is: 889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.02 : 3,663.02 = 593.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.02/3,663.02 = 593.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.02x = 3,663.02 × 593.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.02x = 2,172,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,636.52/2,442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.69

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