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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.76, 3,353.36 and 592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.76, 3,353.36 and 592.43 is: 888.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.76 : 3,353.36 = 592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.76/3,353.36 = 592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.76x = 3,353.36 × 592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.76x = 1,986,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,628.10/2,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.57

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