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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.35, 3,492.61 and 596.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.35, 3,492.61 and 596.97 is: 895.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.35 : 3,492.61 = 596.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.35/3,492.61 = 596.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.35x = 3,492.61 × 596.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.35x = 2,084,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,981.90/2,328.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.48

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