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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.35, 3,473.04 and 583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.35, 3,473.04 and 583.97 is: 875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.35 : 3,473.04 = 583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.35/3,473.04 = 583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.35x = 3,473.04 × 583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.35x = 2,028,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,151.17/2,315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.96

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