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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.29, 3,480.43 and 588.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.29, 3,480.43 and 588.91 is: 883.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.29 : 3,480.43 = 588.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.29/3,480.43 = 588.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.29x = 3,480.43 × 588.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.29x = 2,049,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,660.03/2,320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.36

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