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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.75, 3,611.63 and 583.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.75, 3,611.63 and 583.75 is: 875.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.75 : 3,611.63 = 583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.75/3,611.63 = 583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.75x = 3,611.63 × 583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.75x = 2,108,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,286.09/2,407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.63

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