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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.39, 3,357.31 and 595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.39, 3,357.31 and 595.06 is: 892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.39 : 3,357.31 = 595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.39/3,357.31 = 595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.39x = 3,357.31 × 595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.39x = 1,997,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,792.50/2,238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.52

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