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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.94, 3,485.90 and 592.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.94, 3,485.90 and 592.58 is: 888.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.94 : 3,485.90 = 592.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.94/3,485.90 = 592.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.94x = 3,485.90 × 592.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.94x = 2,065,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,674.62/2,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.87

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