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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.71, 3,344.58 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.71, 3,344.58 and 586.08 is: 879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.71 : 3,344.58 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.71/3,344.58 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.71x = 3,344.58 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.71x = 1,960,191.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,191.45/2,229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.13

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