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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.76, 3,474.84 and 585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.76, 3,474.84 and 585.28 is: 877.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.76 : 3,474.84 = 585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.76/3,474.84 = 585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.76x = 3,474.84 × 585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.76x = 2,033,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,754.36/2,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.84

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