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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.98, 3,359.59 and 596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.98, 3,359.59 and 596.70 is: 894.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.98 : 3,359.59 = 596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.98/3,359.59 = 596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.98x = 3,359.59 × 596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.98x = 2,004,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,667.35/2,239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.95

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