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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.49, 3,665.18 and 594.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.49, 3,665.18 and 594.61 is: 891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.49 : 3,665.18 = 594.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.49/3,665.18 = 594.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.49x = 3,665.18 × 594.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.49x = 2,179,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,352.68/2,443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.90

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