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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.52, 3,351.70 and 591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.52, 3,351.70 and 591.04 is: 886.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.52 : 3,351.70 = 591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.52/3,351.70 = 591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.52x = 3,351.70 × 591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.52x = 1,980,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,988.77/2,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.54

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