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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.46, 3,358.92 and 596.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.46, 3,358.92 and 596.18 is: 894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.46 : 3,358.92 = 596.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.46/3,358.92 = 596.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.46x = 3,358.92 × 596.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.46x = 2,002,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,520.93/2,239.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.20

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