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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.26, 3,357.13 and 594.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.26, 3,357.13 and 594.93 is: 892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.26 : 3,357.13 = 594.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.26/3,357.13 = 594.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.26x = 3,357.13 × 594.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.26x = 1,997,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,254.38/2,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.32

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