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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313, 3,469.48 and 581.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313, 3,469.48 and 581.64 is: 872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313 : 3,469.48 = 581.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313/3,469.48 = 581.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313x = 3,469.48 × 581.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313x = 2,017,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,988.35/2,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.45

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