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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.33, 3,514.90 and 588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.33, 3,514.90 and 588.34 is: 882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.33 : 3,514.90 = 588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.33/3,514.90 = 588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.33x = 3,514.90 × 588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.33x = 2,067,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,971.83/2,343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.49

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