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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.92, 3,464.88 and 578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.92, 3,464.88 and 578.48 is: 867.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.92 : 3,464.88 = 578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.92/3,464.88 = 578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.92x = 3,464.88 × 578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.92x = 2,004,363.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,363.78/2,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.72

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