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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.97, 3,488.96 and 594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.97, 3,488.96 and 594.60 is: 891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.97 : 3,488.96 = 594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.97/3,488.96 = 594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.97x = 3,488.96 × 594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.97x = 2,074,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,535.62/2,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.90

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