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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.66, 3,666.97 and 595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.66, 3,666.97 and 595.73 is: 893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.66 : 3,666.97 = 595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.66/3,666.97 = 595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.66x = 3,666.97 × 595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.66x = 2,184,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,533.95/2,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.59

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