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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,240.02, 3,360.39 and 596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,240.02, 3,360.39 and 596.70 is: 895.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,240.02 : 3,360.39 = 596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,240.02/3,360.39 = 596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,240.02x = 3,360.39 × 596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,240.02x = 2,005,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,142.48/2,240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.14

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