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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.69, 3,668.56 and 596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.69, 3,668.56 and 596.80 is: 895.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.69 : 3,668.56 = 596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.69/3,668.56 = 596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.69x = 3,668.56 × 596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.69x = 2,189,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,399.70/2,445.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.21

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