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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.22, 3,667.82 and 596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.22, 3,667.82 and 596.32 is: 894.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.22 : 3,667.82 = 596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.22/3,667.82 = 596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.22x = 3,667.82 × 596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.22x = 2,187,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,194.42/2,445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.48

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