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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.24, 3,358.60 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.24, 3,358.60 and 595.92 is: 893.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.24 : 3,358.60 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.24/3,358.60 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.24x = 3,358.60 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.24x = 2,001,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,456.91/2,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.81

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