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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.08, 3,217.57 and 585.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.08, 3,217.57 and 585.05 is: 877.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.08 : 3,217.57 = 585.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.08/3,217.57 = 585.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.08x = 3,217.57 × 585.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.08x = 1,882,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,436.40/2,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.56

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