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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.48, 3,353.25 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.48, 3,353.25 and 592.20 is: 888.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.48 : 3,353.25 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.48/3,353.25 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.48x = 3,353.25 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.48x = 1,985,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,794.65/2,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.31

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