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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.77, 3,218.40 and 585.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.77, 3,218.40 and 585.89 is: 878.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.77 : 3,218.40 = 585.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.77/3,218.40 = 585.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.77x = 3,218.40 × 585.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.77x = 1,885,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,628.38/2,145.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.77

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