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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.88, 3,463.30 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.88, 3,463.30 and 577.50 is: 866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.88 : 3,463.30 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.88/3,463.30 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.88x = 3,463.30 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.88x = 2,000,054.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,054.31/2,308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.25

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