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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.99, 3,352.17 and 591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.99, 3,352.17 and 591.68 is: 887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.99 : 3,352.17 = 591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.99/3,352.17 = 591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.99x = 3,352.17 × 591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.99x = 1,983,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,411.95/2,234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.44

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