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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.95, 3,251.83 and 586.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.95, 3,251.83 and 586.73 is: 880.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.95 : 3,251.83 = 586.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.95/3,251.83 = 586.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.95x = 3,251.83 × 586.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.95x = 1,907,946.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,946.22/2,167.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.07

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