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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.34, 3,480.48 and 588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.34, 3,480.48 and 588.96 is: 883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.34 : 3,480.48 = 588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.34/3,480.48 = 588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.34x = 3,480.48 × 588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.34x = 2,049,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,863.50/2,320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.43

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