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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.96, 3,254.82 and 588.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.96, 3,254.82 and 588.74 is: 883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.96 : 3,254.82 = 588.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.96/3,254.82 = 588.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.96x = 3,254.82 × 588.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.96x = 1,916,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,242.73/2,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.08

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