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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.92, 3,350.94 and 590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.92, 3,350.94 and 590.52 is: 885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.92 : 3,350.94 = 590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.92/3,350.94 = 590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.92x = 3,350.94 × 590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.92x = 1,978,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,797.09/2,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.80

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