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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.83, 3,664.20 and 593.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.83, 3,664.20 and 593.87 is: 890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.83 : 3,664.20 = 593.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.83/3,664.20 = 593.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.83x = 3,664.20 × 593.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.83x = 2,176,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,040.13/2,442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.79

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