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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.68, 3,358.04 and 595.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.68, 3,358.04 and 595.35 is: 893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.68 : 3,358.04 = 595.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.68/3,358.04 = 595.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.68x = 3,358.04 × 595.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.68x = 1,999,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,206.14/2,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.03

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