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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.60, 3,486.88 and 593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.60, 3,486.88 and 593.36 is: 890.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.60 : 3,486.88 = 593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.60/3,486.88 = 593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.60x = 3,486.88 × 593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.60x = 2,068,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,975.12/2,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.03

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