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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.08, 3,355.78 and 593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.08, 3,355.78 and 593.59 is: 890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.08 : 3,355.78 = 593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.08/3,355.78 = 593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.08x = 3,355.78 × 593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.08x = 1,991,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,940.67/2,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.42

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