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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.24, 3,352.55 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.24, 3,352.55 and 591.93 is: 887.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.24 : 3,352.55 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.24/3,352.55 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.24x = 3,352.55 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.24x = 1,984,471.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,471.96/2,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.81

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