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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327, 3,490.50 and 595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327, 3,490.50 and 595.63 is: 893.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327 : 3,490.50 = 595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327/3,490.50 = 595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327x = 3,490.50 × 595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327x = 2,079,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,029.06/2,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.44

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