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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.88, 3,360.10 and 596.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.88, 3,360.10 and 596.46 is: 894.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.88 : 3,360.10 = 596.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.88/3,360.10 = 596.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.88x = 3,360.10 × 596.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.88x = 2,004,165.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,165.25/2,239.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.76

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