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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.71, 3,463.04 and 577.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.71, 3,463.04 and 577.34 is: 866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.71 : 3,463.04 = 577.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.71/3,463.04 = 577.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.71x = 3,463.04 × 577.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.71x = 1,999,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,335.64/2,308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.00

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