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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.51, 3,485.22 and 592.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.51, 3,485.22 and 592.14 is: 888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.51 : 3,485.22 = 592.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.51/3,485.22 = 592.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.51x = 3,485.22 × 592.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.51x = 2,063,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,738.17/2,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.20

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