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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.02, 3,355.15 and 593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.02, 3,355.15 and 593.73 is: 890.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.02 : 3,355.15 = 593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.02/3,355.15 = 593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.02x = 3,355.15 × 593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.02x = 1,992,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,053.21/2,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.49

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