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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.91, 3,349.53 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.91, 3,349.53 and 589.44 is: 884.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.91 : 3,349.53 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.91/3,349.53 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.91x = 3,349.53 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.91x = 1,974,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,344.02/2,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.20

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