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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.46, 3,465.59 and 666.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.46, 3,465.59 and 666.97 is: 1,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.46 : 3,465.59 = 666.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.46/3,465.59 = 666.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.46x = 3,465.59 × 666.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.46x = 2,311,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,432.56/2,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.42

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