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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.28, 3,462.36 and 576.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.28, 3,462.36 and 576.90 is: 865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.28 : 3,462.36 = 576.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.28/3,462.36 = 576.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.28x = 3,462.36 × 576.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.28x = 1,997,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,435.48/2,308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.34

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