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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.93, 3,176.52 and 578.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.93, 3,176.52 and 578.93 is: 868.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.93 : 3,176.52 = 578.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.93/3,176.52 = 578.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.93x = 3,176.52 × 578.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.93x = 1,838,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,982.72/2,117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.29

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