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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.60, 3,462.90 and 665.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.60, 3,462.90 and 665.15 is: 997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.60 : 3,462.90 = 665.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.60/3,462.90 = 665.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.60x = 3,462.90 × 665.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.60x = 2,303,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,347.94/2,308.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.73

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