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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.76, 3,215.60 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.76, 3,215.60 and 583.74 is: 875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.76 : 3,215.60 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.76/3,215.60 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.76x = 3,215.60 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.76x = 1,877,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,067.76/2,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.60

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