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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.35, 3,666.53 and 595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.35, 3,666.53 and 595.47 is: 893.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.35 : 3,666.53 = 595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.35/3,666.53 = 595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.35x = 3,666.53 × 595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.35x = 2,183,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,290.29/2,444.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.20

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