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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.38, 3,353.34 and 591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.38, 3,353.34 and 591.96 is: 888.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.38 : 3,353.34 = 591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.38/3,353.34 = 591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.38x = 3,353.34 × 591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.38x = 1,985,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,043.15/2,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.01

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