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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.26, 3,481.85 and 589.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.26, 3,481.85 and 589.89 is: 884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.26 : 3,481.85 = 589.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.26/3,481.85 = 589.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.26x = 3,481.85 × 589.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.26x = 2,053,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,888.14/2,321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.82

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