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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.33, 3,474.50 and 585.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.33, 3,474.50 and 585.09 is: 877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.33 : 3,474.50 = 585.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.33/3,474.50 = 585.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.33x = 3,474.50 × 585.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.33x = 2,032,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,892.28/2,316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.64

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