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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.97, 3,351.11 and 590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.97, 3,351.11 and 590.50 is: 885.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.97 : 3,351.11 = 590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.97/3,351.11 = 590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.97x = 3,351.11 × 590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.97x = 1,978,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,830.46/2,233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.79

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