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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.49, 3,357.37 and 595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.49, 3,357.37 and 595.23 is: 892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.49 : 3,357.37 = 595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.49/3,357.37 = 595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.49x = 3,357.37 × 595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.49x = 1,998,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,407.35/2,238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.75

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