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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.01, 3,345.23 and 586.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.01, 3,345.23 and 586.56 is: 879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.01 : 3,345.23 = 586.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.01/3,345.23 = 586.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.01x = 3,345.23 × 586.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.01x = 1,962,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,175.18/2,230.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.90

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