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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.26, 3,484.59 and 591.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.26, 3,484.59 and 591.78 is: 887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.26 : 3,484.59 = 591.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.26/3,484.59 = 591.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.26x = 3,484.59 × 591.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.26x = 2,062,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,110.67/2,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.59

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