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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.70, 3,664.05 and 593.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.70, 3,664.05 and 593.81 is: 890.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.70 : 3,664.05 = 593.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.70/3,664.05 = 593.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.70x = 3,664.05 × 593.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.70x = 2,175,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,749.53/2,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.72

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