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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.59, 3,353.28 and 592.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.59, 3,353.28 and 592.10 is: 888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.59 : 3,353.28 = 592.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.59/3,353.28 = 592.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.59x = 3,353.28 × 592.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.59x = 1,985,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,477.09/2,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.12

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