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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.00, 3,355.66 and 593.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.00, 3,355.66 and 593.53 is: 890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.00 : 3,355.66 = 593.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.00/3,355.66 = 593.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.00x = 3,355.66 × 593.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.00x = 1,991,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,689.82/2,237.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.34

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