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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.29, 3,485.13 and 591.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.29, 3,485.13 and 591.91 is: 887.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.29 : 3,485.13 = 591.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.29/3,485.13 = 591.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.29x = 3,485.13 × 591.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.29x = 2,062,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,883.30/2,323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.91

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