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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.92, 3,481.39 and 589.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.92, 3,481.39 and 589.55 is: 884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.92 : 3,481.39 = 589.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.92/3,481.39 = 589.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.92x = 3,481.39 × 589.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.92x = 2,052,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,436.07/2,320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.32

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