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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.08, 3,354.16 and 592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.08, 3,354.16 and 592.86 is: 889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.08 : 3,354.16 = 592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.08/3,354.16 = 592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.08x = 3,354.16 × 592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.08x = 1,988,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,547.30/2,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.30

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