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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.52, 3,175.90 and 578.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.52, 3,175.90 and 578.52 is: 867.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.52 : 3,175.90 = 578.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.52/3,175.90 = 578.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.52x = 3,175.90 × 578.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.52x = 1,837,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,321.67/2,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.68

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