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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.68, 3,350.53 and 590.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.68, 3,350.53 and 590.21 is: 885.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.68 : 3,350.53 = 590.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.68/3,350.53 = 590.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.68x = 3,350.53 × 590.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.68x = 1,977,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,516.31/2,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.32

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