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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.60, 3,486.92 and 593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.60, 3,486.92 and 593.22 is: 889.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.60 : 3,486.92 = 593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.60/3,486.92 = 593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.60x = 3,486.92 × 593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.60x = 2,068,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,507.72/2,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.84

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