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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.88, 3,248.92 and 584.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.88, 3,248.92 and 584.58 is: 876.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.88 : 3,248.92 = 584.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.88/3,248.92 = 584.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.88x = 3,248.92 × 584.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.88x = 1,899,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,253.65/2,165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.90

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