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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.68, 3,359.54 and 596.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.68, 3,359.54 and 596.35 is: 894.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.68 : 3,359.54 = 596.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.68/3,359.54 = 596.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.68x = 3,359.54 × 596.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.68x = 2,003,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,461.68/2,239.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.53

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