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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.40, 3,355.85 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.40, 3,355.85 and 594.08 is: 891.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.40 : 3,355.85 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.40/3,355.85 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.40x = 3,355.85 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.40x = 1,993,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,635.59/2,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.05

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