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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.06, 3,348.02 and 588.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.06, 3,348.02 and 588.62 is: 882.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.06 : 3,348.02 = 588.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.06/3,348.02 = 588.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.06x = 3,348.02 × 588.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.06x = 1,970,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,711.53/2,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.91

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