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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.01, 3,482.97 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.01, 3,482.97 and 590.64 is: 885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.01 : 3,482.97 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.01/3,482.97 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.01x = 3,482.97 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.01x = 2,057,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,181.40/2,322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.95

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