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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.08, 3,352.66 and 591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.08, 3,352.66 and 591.86 is: 887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.08 : 3,352.66 = 591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.08/3,352.66 = 591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.08x = 3,352.66 × 591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.08x = 1,984,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,312.25/2,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.80

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