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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.10, 3,666.16 and 595.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.10, 3,666.16 and 595.21 is: 892.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.10 : 3,666.16 = 595.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.10/3,666.16 = 595.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.10x = 3,666.16 × 595.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.10x = 2,182,135.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,135.09/2,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.82

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