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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.35, 3,349.73 and 590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.35, 3,349.73 and 590.01 is: 884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.35 : 3,349.73 = 590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.35/3,349.73 = 590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.35x = 3,349.73 × 590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.35x = 1,976,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,371.25/2,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.94

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