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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.36, 3,666.59 and 595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.36, 3,666.59 and 595.49 is: 893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.36 : 3,666.59 = 595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.36/3,666.59 = 595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.36x = 3,666.59 × 595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.36x = 2,183,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,414.70/2,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.25

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