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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.64, 3,503.43 and 580.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.64, 3,503.43 and 580.61 is: 870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.64 : 3,503.43 = 580.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.64/3,503.43 = 580.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.64x = 3,503.43 × 580.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.64x = 2,034,135.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,135.25/2,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.91

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