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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.06, 3,358.66 and 595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.06, 3,358.66 and 595.60 is: 893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.06 : 3,358.66 = 595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.06/3,358.66 = 595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.06x = 3,358.66 × 595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.06x = 2,000,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,417.90/2,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.42

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