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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.84, 3,348.90 and 589.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.84, 3,348.90 and 589.26 is: 883.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.84 : 3,348.90 = 589.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.84/3,348.90 = 589.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.84x = 3,348.90 × 589.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.84x = 1,973,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,372.81/2,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.79

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