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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.61, 3,665.41 and 594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.61, 3,665.41 and 594.71 is: 892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.61 : 3,665.41 = 594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.61/3,665.41 = 594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.61x = 3,665.41 × 594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.61x = 2,179,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,837.65/2,443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.06

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