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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.88, 3,352.59 and 591.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.88, 3,352.59 and 591.46 is: 887.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.88 : 3,352.59 = 591.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.88/3,352.59 = 591.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.88x = 3,352.59 × 591.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.88x = 1,982,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,914.50/2,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.26

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