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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.06, 3,349.52 and 589.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.06, 3,349.52 and 589.62 is: 884.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.06 : 3,349.52 = 589.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.06/3,349.52 = 589.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.06x = 3,349.52 × 589.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.06x = 1,974,943.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,943.98/2,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.41

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