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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.33, 3,347.17 and 587.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.33, 3,347.17 and 587.86 is: 881.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.33 : 3,347.17 = 587.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.33/3,347.17 = 587.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.33x = 3,347.17 × 587.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.33x = 1,967,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,647.68/2,231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.83

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