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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.49, 3,463.43 and 665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.49, 3,463.43 and 665.60 is: 998.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.49 : 3,463.43 = 665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.49/3,463.43 = 665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.49x = 3,463.43 × 665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.49x = 2,305,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,238.36/2,309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.16

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