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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.60, 3,354.94 and 593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.60, 3,354.94 and 593.38 is: 890.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.60 : 3,354.94 = 593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.60/3,354.94 = 593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.60x = 3,354.94 × 593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.60x = 1,990,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,754.30/2,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.08

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