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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.03, 3,480.25 and 588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.03, 3,480.25 and 588.66 is: 883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.03 : 3,480.25 = 588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.03/3,480.25 = 588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.03x = 3,480.25 × 588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.03x = 2,048,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,670.55/2,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.04

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