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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.07, 3,474.09 and 584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.07, 3,474.09 and 584.70 is: 877.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.07 : 3,474.09 = 584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.07/3,474.09 = 584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.07x = 3,474.09 × 584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.07x = 2,031,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,300.42/2,316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.05

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