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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.29, 3,350.01 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.29, 3,350.01 and 590.01 is: 885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.29 : 3,350.01 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.29/3,350.01 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.29x = 3,350.01 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.29x = 1,976,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,539.40/2,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.03

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