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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.55, 3,465.32 and 666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.55, 3,465.32 and 666.74 is: 999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.55 : 3,465.32 = 666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.55/3,465.32 = 666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.55x = 3,465.32 × 666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.55x = 2,310,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,464.12/2,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.96

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