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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.18, 3,345.36 and 586.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.18, 3,345.36 and 586.89 is: 880.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.18 : 3,345.36 = 586.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.18/3,345.36 = 586.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.18x = 3,345.36 × 586.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.18x = 1,963,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,356.13/2,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.36

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