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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.39, 3,357.54 and 594.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.39, 3,357.54 and 594.90 is: 892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.39 : 3,357.54 = 594.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.39/3,357.54 = 594.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.39x = 3,357.54 × 594.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.39x = 1,997,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,400.55/2,238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.34

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