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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.64, 3,482.64 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.64, 3,482.64 and 590.25 is: 885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.64 : 3,482.64 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.64/3,482.64 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.64x = 3,482.64 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.64x = 2,055,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,628.26/2,321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.42

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