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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.91, 3,350.50 and 590.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.91, 3,350.50 and 590.56 is: 885.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.91 : 3,350.50 = 590.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.91/3,350.50 = 590.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.91x = 3,350.50 × 590.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.91x = 1,978,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,661.43/2,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.74

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