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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.38, 3,354.72 and 592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.38, 3,354.72 and 592.90 is: 889.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.38 : 3,354.72 = 592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.38/3,354.72 = 592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.38x = 3,354.72 × 592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.38x = 1,989,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,013.49/2,236.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.39

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