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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.21, 3,355.85 and 593.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.21, 3,355.85 and 593.99 is: 890.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.21 : 3,355.85 = 593.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.21/3,355.85 = 593.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.21x = 3,355.85 × 593.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.21x = 1,993,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,341.34/2,237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.99

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