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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.03, 3,358.61 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.03, 3,358.61 and 595.62 is: 893.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.03 : 3,358.61 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.03/3,358.61 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.03x = 3,358.61 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.03x = 2,000,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,452.87/2,239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.44

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