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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.21, 3,474.32 and 584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.21, 3,474.32 and 584.84 is: 877.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.21 : 3,474.32 = 584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.21/3,474.32 = 584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.21x = 3,474.32 × 584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.21x = 2,031,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,901.01/2,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.25

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