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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.51, 3,668.26 and 596.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.51, 3,668.26 and 596.62 is: 894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.51 : 3,668.26 = 596.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.51/3,668.26 = 596.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.51x = 3,668.26 × 596.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.51x = 2,188,557.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,557.28/2,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.93

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