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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.39, 3,463.51 and 665.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.39, 3,463.51 and 665.57 is: 998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.39 : 3,463.51 = 665.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.39/3,463.51 = 665.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.39x = 3,463.51 × 665.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.39x = 2,305,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,197.11/2,309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.19

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