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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.21, 3,664.82 and 594.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.21, 3,664.82 and 594.31 is: 891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.21 : 3,664.82 = 594.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.21/3,664.82 = 594.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.21x = 3,664.82 × 594.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.21x = 2,178,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,039.17/2,443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.47

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