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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.56, 3,486.72 and 593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.56, 3,486.72 and 593.08 is: 889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.56 : 3,486.72 = 593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.56/3,486.72 = 593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.56x = 3,486.72 × 593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.56x = 2,067,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,903.90/2,324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.59

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