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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.88, 3,473.80 and 584.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.88, 3,473.80 and 584.50 is: 876.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.88 : 3,473.80 = 584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.88/3,473.80 = 584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.88x = 3,473.80 × 584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.88x = 2,030,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,436.10/2,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.74

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