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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.13, 3,352.70 and 591.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.13, 3,352.70 and 591.55 is: 887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.13 : 3,352.70 = 591.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.13/3,352.70 = 591.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.13x = 3,352.70 × 591.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.13x = 1,983,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,282.78/2,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.32

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