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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.75, 3,668.65 and 596.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.75, 3,668.65 and 596.86 is: 895.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.75 : 3,668.65 = 596.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.75/3,668.65 = 596.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.75x = 3,668.65 × 596.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.75x = 2,189,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,659.78/2,445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.29

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