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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.16, 3,352.91 and 591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.16, 3,352.91 and 591.69 is: 887.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.16 : 3,352.91 = 591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.16/3,352.91 = 591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.16x = 3,352.91 × 591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.16x = 1,983,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,883.32/2,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.58

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