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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.35, 3,352.72 and 592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.35, 3,352.72 and 592.01 is: 887.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.35 : 3,352.72 = 592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.35/3,352.72 = 592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.35x = 3,352.72 × 592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.35x = 1,984,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,843.77/2,235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.93

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