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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.47, 3,501.69 and 579.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.47, 3,501.69 and 579.47 is: 869.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.47 : 3,501.69 = 579.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.47/3,501.69 = 579.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.47x = 3,501.69 × 579.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.47x = 2,029,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,133.06/2,334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.21

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