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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.94, 3,357.99 and 595.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.94, 3,357.99 and 595.51 is: 893.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.94 : 3,357.99 = 595.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.94/3,357.99 = 595.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.94x = 3,357.99 × 595.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.94x = 1,999,716.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,716.62/2,238.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.15

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