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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.52, 3,216.53 and 584.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.52, 3,216.53 and 584.65 is: 876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.52 : 3,216.53 = 584.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.52/3,216.53 = 584.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.52x = 3,216.53 × 584.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.52x = 1,880,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,533.30/2,144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.90

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