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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.52, 3,486.95 and 593.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.52, 3,486.95 and 593.13 is: 889.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.52 : 3,486.95 = 593.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.52/3,486.95 = 593.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.52x = 3,486.95 × 593.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.52x = 2,068,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,214.65/2,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.74

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