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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.63, 3,350.39 and 590.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.63, 3,350.39 and 590.19 is: 885.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.63 : 3,350.39 = 590.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.63/3,350.39 = 590.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.63x = 3,350.39 × 590.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.63x = 1,977,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,374.02/2,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.27

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