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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.68, 3,487.04 and 593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.68, 3,487.04 and 593.32 is: 889.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.68 : 3,487.04 = 593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.68/3,487.04 = 593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.68x = 3,487.04 × 593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.68x = 2,068,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,930.57/2,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.99

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