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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.51, 3,492.77 and 597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.51, 3,492.77 and 597 is: 895.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.51 : 3,492.77 = 597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.51/3,492.77 = 597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.51x = 3,492.77 × 597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.51x = 2,085,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,180.71/2,328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.50

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