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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.13, 3,354.20 and 592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.13, 3,354.20 and 592.55 is: 888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.13 : 3,354.20 = 592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.13/3,354.20 = 592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.13x = 3,354.20 × 592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.13x = 1,987,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,531.21/2,236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.83

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