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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.36, 3,393.49 and 596.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.36, 3,393.49 and 596.46 is: 894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.36 : 3,393.49 = 596.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.36/3,393.49 = 596.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.36x = 3,393.49 × 596.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.36x = 2,024,081.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,081.05/2,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.68

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