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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.64, 3,356.15 and 594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.64, 3,356.15 and 594.33 is: 891.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.64 : 3,356.15 = 594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.64/3,356.15 = 594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.64x = 3,356.15 × 594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.64x = 1,994,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,657.66/2,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.41

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