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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.01, 3,355.68 and 593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.01, 3,355.68 and 593.51 is: 890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.01 : 3,355.68 = 593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.01/3,355.68 = 593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.01x = 3,355.68 × 593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.01x = 1,991,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,612.86/2,237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.30

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