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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.58, 3,492.87 and 597.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.58, 3,492.87 and 597.34 is: 896.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.58 : 3,492.87 = 597.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.58/3,492.87 = 597.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.58x = 3,492.87 × 597.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.58x = 2,086,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,430.97/2,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.01

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