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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.16, 3,490.72 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.16, 3,490.72 and 595.76 is: 893.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.16 : 3,490.72 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.16/3,490.72 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.16x = 3,490.72 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.16x = 2,079,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,631.35/2,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.63

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