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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.02, 3,465.04 and 578.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.02, 3,465.04 and 578.64 is: 867.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.02 : 3,465.04 = 578.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.02/3,465.04 = 578.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.02x = 3,465.04 × 578.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.02x = 2,005,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,010.75/2,310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.96

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