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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.08, 3,493.86 and 597.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.08, 3,493.86 and 597.72 is: 896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.08 : 3,493.86 = 597.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.08/3,493.86 = 597.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.08x = 3,493.86 × 597.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.08x = 2,088,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,350.00/2,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.64

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