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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.93, 3,493.40 and 597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.93, 3,493.40 and 597.56 is: 896.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.93 : 3,493.40 = 597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.93/3,493.40 = 597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.93x = 3,493.40 × 597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.93x = 2,087,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,495.65/2,328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.33

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