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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.12, 3,462.86 and 665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.12, 3,462.86 and 665.22 is: 997.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.12 : 3,462.86 = 665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.12/3,462.86 = 665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.12x = 3,462.86 × 665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.12x = 2,303,578.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,578.38/2,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.60

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