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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.72, 3,488.61 and 594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.72, 3,488.61 and 594.35 is: 891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.72 : 3,488.61 = 594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.72/3,488.61 = 594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.72x = 3,488.61 × 594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.72x = 2,073,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,437.91/2,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.53

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