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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.58, 3,356.38 and 594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.58, 3,356.38 and 594.14 is: 891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.58 : 3,356.38 = 594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.58/3,356.38 = 594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.58x = 3,356.38 × 594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.58x = 1,994,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,159.61/2,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.21

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