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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.50, 3,494.25 and 598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.50, 3,494.25 and 598.13 is: 897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.50 : 3,494.25 = 598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.50/3,494.25 = 598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.50x = 3,494.25 × 598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.50x = 2,089,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,998.28/2,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.19

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