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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310, 3,465.23 and 994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310, 3,465.23 and 994.20 is: 1,491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310 : 3,465.23 = 994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310/3,465.23 = 994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310x = 3,465.23 × 994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310x = 3,445,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,126.70/2,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.40

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