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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.65, 3,463.56 and 665.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.65, 3,463.56 and 665.31 is: 998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.65 : 3,463.56 = 665.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.65/3,463.56 = 665.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.65x = 3,463.56 × 665.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.65x = 2,304,341.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,341.10/2,308.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.13

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