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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.86, 3,667.34 and 595.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.86, 3,667.34 and 595.99 is: 894.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.86 : 3,667.34 = 595.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.86/3,667.34 = 595.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.86x = 3,667.34 × 595.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.86x = 2,185,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,697.97/2,444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.00

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