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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.70, 3,490.08 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.70, 3,490.08 and 595.28 is: 892.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.70 : 3,490.08 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.70/3,490.08 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.70x = 3,490.08 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.70x = 2,077,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,574.82/2,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.93

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