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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.07, 3,472.38 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.07, 3,472.38 and 583.74 is: 875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.07 : 3,472.38 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.07/3,472.38 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.07x = 3,472.38 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.07x = 2,026,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,967.10/2,315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.55

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