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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.08, 3,352.65 and 591.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.08, 3,352.65 and 591.62 is: 887.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.08 : 3,352.65 = 591.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.08/3,352.65 = 591.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.08x = 3,352.65 × 591.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.08x = 1,983,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,484.69/2,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.43

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