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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.23, 3,663.34 and 593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.23, 3,663.34 and 593.34 is: 890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.23 : 3,663.34 = 593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.23/3,663.34 = 593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.23x = 3,663.34 × 593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.23x = 2,173,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,614.88/2,442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.01

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