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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.22, 3,349.54 and 589.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.22, 3,349.54 and 589.89 is: 884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.22 : 3,349.54 = 589.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.22/3,349.54 = 589.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.22x = 3,349.54 × 589.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.22x = 1,975,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,860.15/2,233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.76

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