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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.50, 3,668.24 and 596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.50, 3,668.24 and 596.60 is: 894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.50 : 3,668.24 = 596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.50/3,668.24 = 596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.50x = 3,668.24 × 596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.50x = 2,188,471.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,471.98/2,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.90

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