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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.84, 3,357.98 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.84, 3,357.98 and 595.52 is: 893.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.84 : 3,357.98 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.84/3,357.98 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.84x = 3,357.98 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.84x = 1,999,744.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,744.25/2,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.21

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