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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.03, 3,348.27 and 588.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.03, 3,348.27 and 588.69 is: 883.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.03 : 3,348.27 = 588.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.03/3,348.27 = 588.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.03x = 3,348.27 × 588.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.03x = 1,971,093.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,093.07/2,232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.09

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