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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.70, 3,491.58 and 596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.70, 3,491.58 and 596.28 is: 894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.70 : 3,491.58 = 596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.70/3,491.58 = 596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.70x = 3,491.58 × 596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.70x = 2,081,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,959.32/2,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.43

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