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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.30, 3,356.02 and 594.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.30, 3,356.02 and 594.02 is: 891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.30 : 3,356.02 = 594.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.30/3,356.02 = 594.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.30x = 3,356.02 × 594.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.30x = 1,993,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,543.00/2,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.05

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