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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.26, 3,462.41 and 576.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.26, 3,462.41 and 576.88 is: 865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.26 : 3,462.41 = 576.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.26/3,462.41 = 576.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.26x = 3,462.41 × 576.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.26x = 1,997,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,395.08/2,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.32

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