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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.32, 3,469.98 and 581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.32, 3,469.98 and 581.94 is: 872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.32 : 3,469.98 = 581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.32/3,469.98 = 581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.32x = 3,469.98 × 581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.32x = 2,019,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,320.16/2,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.91

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