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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.36, 3,463.53 and 665.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.36, 3,463.53 and 665.55 is: 998.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.36 : 3,463.53 = 665.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.36/3,463.53 = 665.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.36x = 3,463.53 × 665.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.36x = 2,305,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,155.51/2,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.18

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