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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.03, 3,666 and 595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.03, 3,666 and 595.16 is: 892.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.03 : 3,666 = 595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.03/3,666 = 595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.03x = 3,666 × 595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.03x = 2,181,838.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,838.23/2,444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.72

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