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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.82, 3,347.44 and 588.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.82, 3,347.44 and 588.50 is: 882.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.82 : 3,347.44 = 588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.82/3,347.44 = 588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.82x = 3,347.44 × 588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.82x = 1,969,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,968.44/2,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.67

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