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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.10, 3,352.34 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.10, 3,352.34 and 591.76 is: 887.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.10 : 3,352.34 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.10/3,352.34 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.10x = 3,352.34 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.10x = 1,983,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,780.72/2,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.56

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