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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.23, 3,463.82 and 577.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.23, 3,463.82 and 577.86 is: 866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.23 : 3,463.82 = 577.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.23/3,463.82 = 577.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.23x = 3,463.82 × 577.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.23x = 2,001,603.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,603.03/2,309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.78

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