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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.92, 3,470.87 and 582.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.92, 3,470.87 and 582.54 is: 873.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.92 : 3,470.87 = 582.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.92/3,470.87 = 582.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.92x = 3,470.87 × 582.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.92x = 2,021,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,928.57/2,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.81

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