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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.89, 3,486.02 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.89, 3,486.02 and 592.50 is: 888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.89 : 3,486.02 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.89/3,486.02 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.89x = 3,486.02 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.89x = 2,065,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,463.89/2,323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.80

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