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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.07, 3,352.35 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.07, 3,352.35 and 591.76 is: 887.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.07 : 3,352.35 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.07/3,352.35 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.07x = 3,352.35 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.07x = 1,983,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,786.64/2,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.57

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