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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.11, 3,357.18 and 594.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.11, 3,357.18 and 594.89 is: 892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.11 : 3,357.18 = 594.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.11/3,357.18 = 594.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.11x = 3,357.18 × 594.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.11x = 1,997,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,152.81/2,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.34

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