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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.14, 3,465.21 and 578.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.14, 3,465.21 and 578.77 is: 868.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.14 : 3,465.21 = 578.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.14/3,465.21 = 578.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.14x = 3,465.21 × 578.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.14x = 2,005,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,559.59/2,310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.16

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