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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.06, 3,357.16 and 594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.06, 3,357.16 and 594.60 is: 891.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.06 : 3,357.16 = 594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.06/3,357.16 = 594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.06x = 3,357.16 × 594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.06x = 1,996,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,177.70/2,238.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.93

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