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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.26, 3,472.92 and 583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.26, 3,472.92 and 583.96 is: 875.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.26 : 3,472.92 = 583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.26/3,472.92 = 583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.26x = 3,472.92 × 583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.26x = 2,028,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,046.36/2,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.95

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