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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.46, 3,482.16 and 590.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.46, 3,482.16 and 590.07 is: 885.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.46 : 3,482.16 = 590.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.46/3,482.16 = 590.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.46x = 3,482.16 × 590.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.46x = 2,054,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,718.15/2,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.10

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