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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.75, 3,473.37 and 584.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.75, 3,473.37 and 584.38 is: 876.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.75 : 3,473.37 = 584.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.75/3,473.37 = 584.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.75x = 3,473.37 × 584.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.75x = 2,029,767.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,767.96/2,315.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.51

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