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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.83, 3,665.70 and 594.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.83, 3,665.70 and 594.87 is: 892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.83 : 3,665.70 = 594.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.83/3,665.70 = 594.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.83x = 3,665.70 × 594.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.83x = 2,180,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,614.96/2,443.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.29

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