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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.97, 3,483 and 590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.97, 3,483 and 590.59 is: 885.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.97 : 3,483 = 590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.97/3,483 = 590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.97x = 3,483 × 590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.97x = 2,057,029.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,029.32/2,321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.90

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