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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.48, 3,666.72 and 595.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.48, 3,666.72 and 595.59 is: 893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.48 : 3,666.72 = 595.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.48/3,666.72 = 595.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.48x = 3,666.72 × 595.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.48x = 2,183,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,861.76/2,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.39

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