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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.51, 3,359.20 and 596.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.51, 3,359.20 and 596.07 is: 894.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.51 : 3,359.20 = 596.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.51/3,359.20 = 596.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.51x = 3,359.20 × 596.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.51x = 2,002,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,306.49/2,239.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.08

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