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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326, 3,489 and 594.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326, 3,489 and 594.63 is: 891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326 : 3,489 = 594.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326/3,489 = 594.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326x = 3,489 × 594.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326x = 2,074,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,664.07/2,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.95

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