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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.46, 3,463.05 and 995.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.46, 3,463.05 and 995.29 is: 1,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.46 : 3,463.05 = 995.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.46/3,463.05 = 995.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.46x = 3,463.05 × 995.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.46x = 3,446,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,734.11/2,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.80

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