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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.07, 3,472.59 and 583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.07, 3,472.59 and 583.68 is: 875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.07 : 3,472.59 = 583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.07/3,472.59 = 583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.07x = 3,472.59 × 583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.07x = 2,026,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,881.33/2,315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.52

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