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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.53, 3,473.30 and 584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.53, 3,473.30 and 584.16 is: 876.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.53 : 3,473.30 = 584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.53/3,473.30 = 584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.53x = 3,473.30 × 584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.53x = 2,028,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,951.36/2,315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.24

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