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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.74, 3,496.07 and 575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.74, 3,496.07 and 575.77 is: 863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.74 : 3,496.07 = 575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.74/3,496.07 = 575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.74x = 3,496.07 × 575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.74x = 2,012,932.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,932.22/2,330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.65

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