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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.29, 3,345.54 and 586.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.29, 3,345.54 and 586.98 is: 880.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.29 : 3,345.54 = 586.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.29/3,345.54 = 586.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.29x = 3,345.54 × 586.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.29x = 1,963,765.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,765.07/2,230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.50

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