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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.10, 3,664.66 and 594.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.10, 3,664.66 and 594.21 is: 891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.10 : 3,664.66 = 594.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.10/3,664.66 = 594.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.10x = 3,664.66 × 594.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.10x = 2,177,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,561.51/2,443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.31

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