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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.92, 3,353.87 and 592.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.92, 3,353.87 and 592.53 is: 888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.92 : 3,353.87 = 592.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.92/3,353.87 = 592.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.92x = 3,353.87 × 592.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.92x = 1,987,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,257.50/2,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.79

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