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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.28, 3,347.08 and 587.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.28, 3,347.08 and 587.81 is: 881.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.28 : 3,347.08 = 587.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.28/3,347.08 = 587.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.28x = 3,347.08 × 587.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.28x = 1,967,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,457.30/2,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.76

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