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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.47, 3,354.70 and 593.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.47, 3,354.70 and 593.18 is: 889.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.47 : 3,354.70 = 593.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.47/3,354.70 = 593.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.47x = 3,354.70 × 593.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.47x = 1,989,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,940.95/2,236.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.77

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