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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.07, 3,486.30 and 592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.07, 3,486.30 and 592.70 is: 889.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.07 : 3,486.30 = 592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.07/3,486.30 = 592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.07x = 3,486.30 × 592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.07x = 2,066,312.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,312.58/2,324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.09

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