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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.79, 3,482.78 and 590.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.79, 3,482.78 and 590.46 is: 885.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.79 : 3,482.78 = 590.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.79/3,482.78 = 590.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.79x = 3,482.78 × 590.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.79x = 2,056,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,442.28/2,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.71

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