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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.91, 3,176.91 and 578.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.91, 3,176.91 and 578.91 is: 868.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.91 : 3,176.91 = 578.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.91/3,176.91 = 578.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.91x = 3,176.91 × 578.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.91x = 1,839,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,144.97/2,117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.38

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