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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.56, 2,817.84 and 580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.56, 2,817.84 and 580 is: 870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.56 : 2,817.84 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.56/2,817.84 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.56x = 2,817.84 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.56x = 1,634,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,347.20/1,878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.00

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