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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.26, 3,346.80 and 587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.26, 3,346.80 and 587.80 is: 881.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.26 : 3,346.80 = 587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.26/3,346.80 = 587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.26x = 3,346.80 × 587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.26x = 1,967,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,249.04/2,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.68

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