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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.48, 3,357.34 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.48, 3,357.34 and 595.20 is: 892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.48 : 3,357.34 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.48/3,357.34 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.48x = 3,357.34 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.48x = 1,998,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,288.77/2,238.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.70

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