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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.01, 3,346.55 and 587.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.01, 3,346.55 and 587.57 is: 881.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.01 : 3,346.55 = 587.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.01/3,346.55 = 587.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.01x = 3,346.55 × 587.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.01x = 1,966,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,343.15/2,231.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.37

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