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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.88, 3,485.82 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.88, 3,485.82 and 592.50 is: 888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.88 : 3,485.82 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.88/3,485.82 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.88x = 3,485.82 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.88x = 2,065,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,352.11/2,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.75

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