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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.30, 3,353.11 and 591.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.30, 3,353.11 and 591.83 is: 887.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.30 : 3,353.11 = 591.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.30/3,353.11 = 591.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.30x = 3,353.11 × 591.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.30x = 1,984,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,468.13/2,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.79

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