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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.93, 3,349.44 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.93, 3,349.44 and 589.44 is: 884.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.93 : 3,349.44 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.93/3,349.44 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.93x = 3,349.44 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.93x = 1,974,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,293.91/2,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.17

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