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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.49, 3,465.23 and 666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.49, 3,465.23 and 666.68 is: 999.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.49 : 3,465.23 = 666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.49/3,465.23 = 666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.49x = 3,465.23 × 666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.49x = 2,310,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,178.88/2,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.86

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