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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.24, 3,355.60 and 593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.24, 3,355.60 and 593.91 is: 890.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.24 : 3,355.60 = 593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.24/3,355.60 = 593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.24x = 3,355.60 × 593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.24x = 1,992,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,937.49/2,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.80

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