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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.56, 3,494.33 and 598.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.56, 3,494.33 and 598.19 is: 897.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.56 : 3,494.33 = 598.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.56/3,494.33 = 598.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.56x = 3,494.33 × 598.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.56x = 2,090,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,257.29/2,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.28

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