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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.54, 3,668.31 and 596.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.54, 3,668.31 and 596.65 is: 894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.54 : 3,668.31 = 596.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.54/3,668.31 = 596.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.54x = 3,668.31 × 596.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.54x = 2,188,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,697.16/2,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.98

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