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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.24, 3,350.97 and 590.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.24, 3,350.97 and 590.95 is: 886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.24 : 3,350.97 = 590.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.24/3,350.97 = 590.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.24x = 3,350.97 × 590.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.24x = 1,980,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,257.69/2,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.32

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