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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.98, 3,481.50 and 589.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.98, 3,481.50 and 589.62 is: 884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.98 : 3,481.50 = 589.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.98/3,481.50 = 589.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.98x = 3,481.50 × 589.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.98x = 2,052,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,762.03/2,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.44

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