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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.76, 3,463.31 and 665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.76, 3,463.31 and 665.34 is: 998.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.76 : 3,463.31 = 665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.76/3,463.31 = 665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.76x = 3,463.31 × 665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.76x = 2,304,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,278.68/2,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.06

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