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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.21, 3,357.35 and 594.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.21, 3,357.35 and 594.99 is: 892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.21 : 3,357.35 = 594.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.21/3,357.35 = 594.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.21x = 3,357.35 × 594.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.21x = 1,997,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,589.68/2,238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.49

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