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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.89, 3,665.80 and 595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.89, 3,665.80 and 595.01 is: 892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.89 : 3,665.80 = 595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.89/3,665.80 = 595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.89x = 3,665.80 × 595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.89x = 2,181,169.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,169.33/2,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.50

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