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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.17, 3,357.25 and 594.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.17, 3,357.25 and 594.78 is: 892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.17 : 3,357.25 = 594.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.17/3,357.25 = 594.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.17x = 3,357.25 × 594.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.17x = 1,996,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,823.67/2,238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.17

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