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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.79, 3,487.28 and 593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.79, 3,487.28 and 593.46 is: 890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.79 : 3,487.28 = 593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.79/3,487.28 = 593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.79x = 3,487.28 × 593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.79x = 2,069,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,561.19/2,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.21

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