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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.07, 3,357.28 and 594.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.07, 3,357.28 and 594.58 is: 891.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.07 : 3,357.28 = 594.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.07/3,357.28 = 594.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.07x = 3,357.28 × 594.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.07x = 1,996,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,171.54/2,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.92

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