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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.62, 3,463.93 and 665.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.62, 3,463.93 and 665.81 is: 998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.62 : 3,463.93 = 665.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.62/3,463.93 = 665.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.62x = 3,463.93 × 665.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.62x = 2,306,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,319.23/2,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.57

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