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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.16, 3,351.15 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.16, 3,351.15 and 590.58 is: 885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.16 : 3,351.15 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.16/3,351.15 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.16x = 3,351.15 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.16x = 1,979,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,122.17/2,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.85

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