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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.89, 3,347.73 and 588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.89, 3,347.73 and 588.40 is: 882.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.89 : 3,347.73 = 588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.89/3,347.73 = 588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.89x = 3,347.73 × 588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.89x = 1,969,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,804.33/2,231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.57

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