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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.15, 3,489.21 and 594.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.15, 3,489.21 and 594.77 is: 892.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.15 : 3,489.21 = 594.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.15/3,489.21 = 594.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.15x = 3,489.21 × 594.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.15x = 2,075,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,286.15/2,326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.16

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