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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.14, 3,462.27 and 576.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.14, 3,462.27 and 576.75 is: 865.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.14 : 3,462.27 = 576.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.14/3,462.27 = 576.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.14x = 3,462.27 × 576.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.14x = 1,996,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,864.22/2,308.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.14

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