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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.15, 3,499.59 and 578.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.15, 3,499.59 and 578.06 is: 867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.15 : 3,499.59 = 578.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.15/3,499.59 = 578.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.15x = 3,499.59 × 578.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.15x = 2,022,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,973.00/2,333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.06

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