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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.28, 3,484.60 and 591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.28, 3,484.60 and 591.80 is: 887.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.28 : 3,484.60 = 591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.28/3,484.60 = 591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.28x = 3,484.60 × 591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.28x = 2,062,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,186.28/2,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.62

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