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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.18, 3,351.28 and 590.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.18, 3,351.28 and 590.71 is: 886.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.18 : 3,351.28 = 590.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.18/3,351.28 = 590.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.18x = 3,351.28 × 590.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.18x = 1,979,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,634.61/2,234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.07

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