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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.26, 3,492.40 and 596.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.26, 3,492.40 and 596.76 is: 895.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.26 : 3,492.40 = 596.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.26/3,492.40 = 596.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.26x = 3,492.40 × 596.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.26x = 2,084,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,124.62/2,328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.14

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