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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.51, 3,666.76 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.51, 3,666.76 and 595.62 is: 893.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.51 : 3,666.76 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.51/3,666.76 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.51x = 3,666.76 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.51x = 2,183,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,995.59/2,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.43

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