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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.62, 3,355.08 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.62, 3,355.08 and 593.12 is: 889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.62 : 3,355.08 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.62/3,355.08 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.62x = 3,355.08 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.62x = 1,989,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,948.27/2,236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.71

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