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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.25, 3,175.89 and 578.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.25, 3,175.89 and 578.25 is: 867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.25 : 3,175.89 = 578.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.25/3,175.89 = 578.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.25x = 3,175.89 × 578.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.25x = 1,836,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,456.22/2,117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.38

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