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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.38, 3,665.07 and 594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.38, 3,665.07 and 594.50 is: 891.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.38 : 3,665.07 = 594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.38/3,665.07 = 594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.38x = 3,665.07 × 594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.38x = 2,178,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,881.76/2,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.75

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