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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.20, 3,388.69 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.20, 3,388.69 and 593.28 is: 889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.20 : 3,388.69 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.20/3,388.69 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.20x = 3,388.69 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.20x = 2,010,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,452.28/2,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.90

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