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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.08, 3,354.12 and 592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.08, 3,354.12 and 592.80 is: 889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.08 : 3,354.12 = 592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.08/3,354.12 = 592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.08x = 3,354.12 × 592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.08x = 1,988,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,322.34/2,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.20

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