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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.53, 3,506.21 and 582.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.53, 3,506.21 and 582.53 is: 873.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.53 : 3,506.21 = 582.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.53/3,506.21 = 582.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.53x = 3,506.21 × 582.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.53x = 2,042,452.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,452.07/2,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.77

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