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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.34, 3,474.53 and 584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.34, 3,474.53 and 584.96 is: 877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.34 : 3,474.53 = 584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.34/3,474.53 = 584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.34x = 3,474.53 × 584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.34x = 2,032,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,458.14/2,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.45

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