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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.21, 3,663.32 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.21, 3,663.32 and 593.31 is: 889.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.21 : 3,663.32 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.21/3,663.32 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.21x = 3,663.32 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.21x = 2,173,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,481.42/2,442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.97

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