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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.91, 3,462.57 and 665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.91, 3,462.57 and 665.01 is: 997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.91 : 3,462.57 = 665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.91/3,462.57 = 665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.91x = 3,462.57 × 665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.91x = 2,302,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,643.68/2,308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.29

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