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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.74, 3,356.30 and 594.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.74, 3,356.30 and 594.42 is: 891.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.74 : 3,356.30 = 594.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.74/3,356.30 = 594.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.74x = 3,356.30 × 594.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.74x = 1,995,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,051.85/2,237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.55

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