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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.23, 3,531.30 and 599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.23, 3,531.30 and 599.30 is: 898.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.23 : 3,531.30 = 599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.23/3,531.30 = 599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.23x = 3,531.30 × 599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.23x = 2,116,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,301.43/2,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.94

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