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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.07, 3,475.59 and 585.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.07, 3,475.59 and 585.68 is: 878.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.07 : 3,475.59 = 585.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.07/3,475.59 = 585.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.07x = 3,475.59 × 585.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.07x = 2,035,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,583.55/2,317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.52

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