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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.96, 3,463.28 and 577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.96, 3,463.28 and 577.60 is: 866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.96 : 3,463.28 = 577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.96/3,463.28 = 577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.96x = 3,463.28 × 577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.96x = 2,000,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,390.53/2,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.36

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