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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.06, 3,348.14 and 588.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.06, 3,348.14 and 588.77 is: 883.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.06 : 3,348.14 = 588.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.06/3,348.14 = 588.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.06x = 3,348.14 × 588.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.06x = 1,971,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,277.26/2,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.17

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