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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.84, 3,484.24 and 591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.84, 3,484.24 and 591.60 is: 887.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.84 : 3,484.24 = 591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.84/3,484.24 = 591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.84x = 3,484.24 × 591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.84x = 2,061,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,276.38/2,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.39

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