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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.12, 3,463.66 and 665.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.12, 3,463.66 and 665.62 is: 998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.12 : 3,463.66 = 665.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.12/3,463.66 = 665.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.12x = 3,463.66 × 665.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.12x = 2,305,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,473.54/2,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.42

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