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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.66, 3,173.70 and 576.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.66, 3,173.70 and 576.66 is: 865.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.66 : 3,173.70 = 576.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.66/3,173.70 = 576.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.66x = 3,173.70 × 576.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.66x = 1,830,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,145.84/2,115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.05

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