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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.42, 3,483.62 and 591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.42, 3,483.62 and 591.04 is: 886.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.42 : 3,483.62 = 591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.42/3,483.62 = 591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.42x = 3,483.62 × 591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.42x = 2,058,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,942.82/2,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.55

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