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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.23, 3,354.16 and 592.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.23, 3,354.16 and 592.77 is: 889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.23 : 3,354.16 = 592.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.23/3,354.16 = 592.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.23x = 3,354.16 × 592.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.23x = 1,988,238.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,238.76/2,236.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.10

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