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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.03, 3,474.06 and 584.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.03, 3,474.06 and 584.66 is: 876.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.03 : 3,474.06 = 584.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.03/3,474.06 = 584.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.03x = 3,474.06 × 584.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.03x = 2,031,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,123.63/2,316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.99

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