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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.74, 3,358.36 and 595.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.74, 3,358.36 and 595.35 is: 893.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.74 : 3,358.36 = 595.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.74/3,358.36 = 595.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.74x = 3,358.36 × 595.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.74x = 1,999,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,400.37/2,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.09

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