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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.14, 3,462.99 and 665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.14, 3,462.99 and 665.25 is: 997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.14 : 3,462.99 = 665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.14/3,462.99 = 665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.14x = 3,462.99 × 665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.14x = 2,303,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,754.10/2,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.67

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