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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.10, 3,354.03 and 592.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.10, 3,354.03 and 592.61 is: 888.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.10 : 3,354.03 = 592.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.10/3,354.03 = 592.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.10x = 3,354.03 × 592.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.10x = 1,987,614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,614.95/2,236.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.88

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