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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.31, 3,173.03 and 576.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.31, 3,173.03 and 576.31 is: 864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.31 : 3,173.03 = 576.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.31/3,173.03 = 576.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.31x = 3,173.03 × 576.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.31x = 1,828,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,648.92/2,115.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.48

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