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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.21, 3,354.35 and 592.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.21, 3,354.35 and 592.99 is: 889.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.21 : 3,354.35 = 592.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.21/3,354.35 = 592.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.21x = 3,354.35 × 592.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.21x = 1,989,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,084.66/2,236.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.49

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