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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.61, 3,665.37 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.61, 3,665.37 and 594.74 is: 892.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.61 : 3,665.37 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.61/3,665.37 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.61x = 3,665.37 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.61x = 2,179,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,923.83/2,443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.09

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