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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.59, 3,516.80 and 589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.59, 3,516.80 and 589.59 is: 884.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.59 : 3,516.80 = 589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.59/3,516.80 = 589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.59x = 3,516.80 × 589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.59x = 2,073,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,467.16/2,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.36

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