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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.68, 3,465.12 and 666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.68, 3,465.12 and 666.36 is: 999.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.68 : 3,465.12 = 666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.68/3,465.12 = 666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.68x = 3,465.12 × 666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.68x = 2,309,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,000.04/2,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.71

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