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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.61, 3,353.56 and 592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.61, 3,353.56 and 592.11 is: 888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.61 : 3,353.56 = 592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.61/3,353.56 = 592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.61x = 3,353.56 × 592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.61x = 1,985,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,674.93/2,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.20

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