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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.40, 3,357.66 and 594.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.40, 3,357.66 and 594.95 is: 892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.40 : 3,357.66 = 594.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.40/3,357.66 = 594.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.40x = 3,357.66 × 594.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.40x = 1,997,625.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,625.26/2,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.43

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