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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.18, 3,350.89 and 590.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.18, 3,350.89 and 590.75 is: 886.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.18 : 3,350.89 = 590.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.18/3,350.89 = 590.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.18x = 3,350.89 × 590.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.18x = 1,979,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,520.04/2,234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.02

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