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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.57, 3,488.55 and 594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.57, 3,488.55 and 594.18 is: 891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.57 : 3,488.55 = 594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.57/3,488.55 = 594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.57x = 3,488.55 × 594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.57x = 2,072,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,826.64/2,325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.32

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