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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.67, 3,353.35 and 592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.67, 3,353.35 and 592.18 is: 888.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.67 : 3,353.35 = 592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.67/3,353.35 = 592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.67x = 3,353.35 × 592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.67x = 1,985,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,785.32/2,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.23

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