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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.23, 3,346.86 and 587.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.23, 3,346.86 and 587.92 is: 881.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.23 : 3,346.86 = 587.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.23/3,346.86 = 587.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.23x = 3,346.86 × 587.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.23x = 1,967,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,685.93/2,231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.88

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