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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.44, 3,173.16 and 576.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.44, 3,173.16 and 576.44 is: 864.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.44 : 3,173.16 = 576.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.44/3,173.16 = 576.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.44x = 3,173.16 × 576.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.44x = 1,829,136.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,136.35/2,115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.66

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