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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.91, 3,490.37 and 595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.91, 3,490.37 and 595.53 is: 893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.91 : 3,490.37 = 595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.91/3,490.37 = 595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.91x = 3,490.37 × 595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.91x = 2,078,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,620.05/2,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.30

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