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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.24, 3,492.30 and 573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.24, 3,492.30 and 573.24 is: 859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.24 : 3,492.30 = 573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.24/3,492.30 = 573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.24x = 3,492.30 × 573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.24x = 2,001,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,926.05/2,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.85

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