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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.92, 3,479.89 and 588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.92, 3,479.89 and 588.55 is: 882.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.92 : 3,479.89 = 588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.92/3,479.89 = 588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.92x = 3,479.89 × 588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.92x = 2,048,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,071.86/2,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.82

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