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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.72, 3,475.08 and 585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.72, 3,475.08 and 585.34 is: 878.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.72 : 3,475.08 = 585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.72/3,475.08 = 585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.72x = 3,475.08 × 585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.72x = 2,034,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,103.33/2,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.01

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