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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.18, 3,352.39 and 591.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.18, 3,352.39 and 591.75 is: 887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.18 : 3,352.39 = 591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.18/3,352.39 = 591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.18x = 3,352.39 × 591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.18x = 1,983,776.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,776.78/2,235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.52

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