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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328, 3,491.73 and 596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328, 3,491.73 and 596.64 is: 894.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328 : 3,491.73 = 596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328/3,491.73 = 596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328x = 3,491.73 × 596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328x = 2,083,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,305.79/2,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.89

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