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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.79, 3,481.19 and 589.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.79, 3,481.19 and 589.41 is: 884.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.79 : 3,481.19 = 589.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.79/3,481.19 = 589.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.79x = 3,481.19 × 589.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.79x = 2,051,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,845.25/2,320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.12

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