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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.38, 3,359.34 and 595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.38, 3,359.34 and 595.96 is: 894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.38 : 3,359.34 = 595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.38/3,359.34 = 595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.38x = 3,359.34 × 595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.38x = 2,002,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,023.87/2,239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.01

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