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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.11, 3,348.18 and 588.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.11, 3,348.18 and 588.89 is: 883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.11 : 3,348.18 = 588.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.11/3,348.18 = 588.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.11x = 3,348.18 × 588.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.11x = 1,971,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,692.98/2,232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.33

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