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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.42, 3,356.28 and 593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.42, 3,356.28 and 593.95 is: 890.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.42 : 3,356.28 = 593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.42/3,356.28 = 593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.42x = 3,356.28 × 593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.42x = 1,993,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,462.51/2,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.96

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