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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.18, 3,353.88 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.18, 3,353.88 and 592.74 is: 889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.18 : 3,353.88 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.18/3,353.88 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.18x = 3,353.88 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.18x = 1,987,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,978.83/2,236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.01

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