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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.50, 3,516.66 and 589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.50, 3,516.66 and 589.52 is: 884.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.50 : 3,516.66 = 589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.50/3,516.66 = 589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.50x = 3,516.66 × 589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.50x = 2,073,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,150.19/2,344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.26

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