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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.68, 3,350.14 and 590.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.68, 3,350.14 and 590.24 is: 885.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.68 : 3,350.14 = 590.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.68/3,350.14 = 590.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.68x = 3,350.14 × 590.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.68x = 1,977,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,386.63/2,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.26

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