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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.68, 3,490.02 and 595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.68, 3,490.02 and 595.32 is: 892.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.68 : 3,490.02 = 595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.68/3,490.02 = 595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.68x = 3,490.02 × 595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.68x = 2,077,678.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,678.71/2,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.98

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