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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.12, 3,465.75 and 666.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.12, 3,465.75 and 666.78 is: 1,000.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.12 : 3,465.75 = 666.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.12/3,465.75 = 666.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.12x = 3,465.75 × 666.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.12x = 2,310,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,892.79/2,310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.33

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