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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.86, 3,356.74 and 594.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.86, 3,356.74 and 594.37 is: 891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.86 : 3,356.74 = 594.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.86/3,356.74 = 594.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.86x = 3,356.74 × 594.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.86x = 1,995,150.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,150.49/2,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.54

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