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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.11, 3,663.16 and 593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.11, 3,663.16 and 593.21 is: 889.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.11 : 3,663.16 = 593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.11/3,663.16 = 593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.11x = 3,663.16 × 593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.11x = 2,173,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,005.57/2,442.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.81

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