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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.87, 3,356.81 and 594.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.87, 3,356.81 and 594.55 is: 891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.87 : 3,356.81 = 594.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.87/3,356.81 = 594.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.87x = 3,356.81 × 594.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.87x = 1,995,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,791.39/2,237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.83

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