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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.98, 3,665.97 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.98, 3,665.97 and 595.08 is: 892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.98 : 3,665.97 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.98/3,665.97 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.98x = 3,665.97 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.98x = 2,181,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,545.43/2,443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.62

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