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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.40, 3,465.76 and 666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.40, 3,465.76 and 666.96 is: 1,000.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.40 : 3,465.76 = 666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.40/3,465.76 = 666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.40x = 3,465.76 × 666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.40x = 2,311,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,523.29/2,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.49

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