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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.83, 3,356.51 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.83, 3,356.51 and 594.54 is: 891.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.83 : 3,356.51 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.83/3,356.51 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.83x = 3,356.51 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.83x = 1,995,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,576.48/2,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.75

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