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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.74, 3,353.31 and 592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.74, 3,353.31 and 592.43 is: 888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.74 : 3,353.31 = 592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.74/3,353.31 = 592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.74x = 3,353.31 × 592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.74x = 1,986,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,584.68/2,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.56

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