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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.75, 3,491.63 and 596.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.75, 3,491.63 and 596.39 is: 894.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.75 : 3,491.63 = 596.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.75/3,491.63 = 596.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.75x = 3,491.63 × 596.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.75x = 2,082,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,373.22/2,327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.59

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